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Anse Négresse
Sheltered Malendure cove with a shallow reef slope and easy snorkeling.
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Coast-side Anse Négresse sits behind the Japanese Garden in the Reserve Cousteau area, with a sheltered shallow slope that suits beginners, snorkelers, and relaxed reef searches.
About Anse Négresse
Anse Négresse in Malendure is a sheltered coast-side dive site behind the Japanese Garden. The site has a gentle slope of corals and sandbanks that starts shallow and stays easy to read, with sea fans and small reef life across the profile. Expect low current and moderate visibility, making it a relaxed beginner dive, snorkel stop, or calm-water freedive when the sea is settled.
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Research Estimate At Anse Négresse
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 19m
AccessEasy entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Anse Négresse?
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Anse Négresse Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 12m
Depth Note
Gentle slope between corals and sandbanks, starting around 4 m and topping out around 12 m.
Best Season
Winter
Typical Conditions
Sheltered coast-side cove with a gentle slope between corals and sandbanks, low current, and moderate visibility.
Safety & Access At Anse Négresse
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Keep an eye on wind and swell even in a sheltered cove.
Access Restrictions
Follow local dive-operator guidance and standard reserve etiquette.
Legal Notes
The site sits in the Reserve Cousteau coast-side dive area near Malendure.
Local Intel For Anse Négresse
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A gentle sloping profile between corals and sandbanks supports a relaxed scuba dive.
Freediving
The shallow sheltered slope makes calm-water freediving possible on good days.
Snorkeling
The site is explicitly described as snorkeling-friendly and works well for easy shallow-water exploration.
Anse Négresse Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Anse Négresse
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Wildlife at Anse Négresse
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Recent Logged Visits At Anse Négresse
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Anse Négresse
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility19m
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Anse Négresse Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.heures-saines.com · Operator
Reserve Cousteau spot card with access and shelter detail.
www.plongee-guadeloupe-reserve-cousteau.fr · Operator
Reserve page with the sheltered cove and baptism context.
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