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Beauperthuis
Beauperthuis is a shallow macro dive near Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe.
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About Beauperthuis
Beauperthuis is a shallow Guadeloupe National Park dive near Pointe-Noire, just after Pointe Mahaut and below the hospital of the same name. It is best enjoyed as a slow macro dive over sand and gentle relief, with hidden fish, boxfish, porcupinefish, and lobsters tucked into holes or moving across the bottom. The site stays lightly visited and rewards patient buoyancy, close observation, and an easy pace.
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Where Is Beauperthuis?
Beauperthuis Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 21m
Depth Note
Shallow site with an average around ten meters and a maximum around twenty-one; gentle slopes and sand dominate the working profile.
Best Season
outside hurricane season
Typical Conditions
Shallow, sheltered, mild-current conditions with very good visibility on calm days; the reward is close-up macro detail rather than big scenery.
Safety & Access At Beauperthuis
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy soft over sand and coral patches, and move slowly so you do not silt the site or bump hidden marine life.
Access Restrictions
Boat access; confirm the entry plan and park guidance with the operator before departure.
Legal Notes
Respect Guadeloupe National Park rules and leave wildlife, shells, and seabed features in place.
Local Intel For Beauperthuis
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow dive around 12 m with an emphasis on spotting smaller, cryptic life.
Freediving
The shallow profile and gentle conditions can suit experienced freedivers in calm water, but the site is still best treated as a slow macro lookout.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible in calm conditions, but the site's best rewards come from slow observation over the bottom and into crevices.
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Exposure Profile at Beauperthuis
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