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Cap Homard

Beginner-friendly west-coast chimney dive with lobsters and reef fish.

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Cap Homard is a short-boat Réunion dive off Saint-Gilles with a shallow basalt chimney, easy access for newer divers, and steady reef life around the structure.

About Cap Homard

Cap Homard is a west-coast Réunion dive built around a basalt chimney and nearby reef structure that suits newer divers but still rewards careful buoyancy. Lobsters, soldierfish, morays, turtles, and schooling reef fish gather around the rock, while the surrounding sand and faults add enough relief to keep the dive varied. It is best treated as a relaxed boat dive rather than a deep or technical one, with the cleanest dives coming when sea state and visibility cooperate.

Research Estimate At Cap Homard

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VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities

Where Is Cap Homard?

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Cap Homard Planning Details

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Reported Depth

15m - 23m

Depth Note

Reported as a 15-23m dive around a basalt chimney.

Best Season

June to November, with year-round diving possible when conditions cooperate.

Typical Conditions

Shallow west-coast boat diving with a basalt chimney, coral-flecked rock, and a generally calm-to-moderate feel when the weather cooperates.

Safety & Access At Cap Homard

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Safety Notes

Keep buoyancy steady around the chimney and respect tide, swell, and operator timing.

Access Restrictions

Boat access is the normal approach, and local tide or sea-state checks should decide whether the site is the right choice on a given day.

Legal Notes

Follow local marine-reserve and operator briefing rules.

Local Intel For Cap Homard

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Scuba Diving

A basalt chimney at about 15 m is the standout underwater feature and a focal point for marine life.

Freediving

Not a standard freedive target; the site is organized around scuba boat trips and is better suited to tank diving.

Snorkeling

Not a snorkel-first site. The chimney and reef structure are better appreciated on scuba.

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Wildlife at Cap Homard

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Dive Spot Log Averages At Cap Homard

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