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Boat-only rocky-bay snorkeling description and marine-life notes.
Dive Spot Guide•
Fourchue
Boat-access marine reserve bay north of St Barts with calm water and rich life.
Fourchue is a boat-access bay north of Saint Barthélemy, inside the marine reserve and known for sheltered water, reef life, and easy snorkeling and diving.
About Fourchue
Fourchue is a boat-access marine-reserve bay north of Saint Barthélemy, known for its sheltered leeward water, reef structure, and relaxed pace. It is one of the island's better easy-water spots, with a steady underwater mix of reef fish, sea turtles, octopus, barracudas, and occasional rays around the reef. The site also works well for relaxed snorkeling and free diving, so the planning feel is simple even though the route still benefits from a guide and reserve awareness.
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Research Estimate At Fourchue
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Fourchue?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Fourchue Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 20m
Depth Note
The bay is shallow at the top and runs to around 20 meters on the reef edges.
Best Season
November to May
Typical Conditions
Located in a protected bay, which generally offers sheltered conditions.
Safety & Access At Fourchue
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Watch the boat lane, stay with the guide, and treat the reef edge as drift-capable when conditions call for it.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; some outings are run as guided snorkel or drift-style trips.
Legal Notes
Respect marine reserve rules and mooring buoys; do not touch reef or wildlife.
Local Intel For Fourchue
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for all experience levels.
Freediving
The shallow bay makes freediving viable on calm days.
Snorkeling
Fourchue is widely regarded as a top snorkeling spot with turtles, octopus, barracudas, and reef fish.
Wildlife at Fourchue
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Fourchue
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Fourchue
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
