Species record photographed at the site.
Fissure-wall dive in Bourail with sharks and fish.
Fissure-wall dive in Bourail with sharks and fish.
Grand coude de Kele is a three-fissure lagoon-and-ocean wall in the Bourail area that rewards a controlled descent and a disciplined return along the structure. The site is about the drop-off, the blue side, and the mix of big and small life in the cracks, with boat access or a club day doing most of the logistical work. It is the sort of site that works best when the plan is calm and deliberate instead of rushed.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
19m - 61m
Depth Note
Described as offering both shallow dives and deeper dives, without specific depths.
Best Season
Summer, with the site open year-round.
Typical Conditions
Three large fissures linking lagoon and ocean, with shallow and deep lines, strong photo potential, and a blue-water side that needs attention on the way through.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay close to the structure, keep the blue side in view, and do not treat the fissures like a casual shallow reef swim.
Access Restrictions
No reservation is needed if you have your own boat and gear; otherwise book with a club such as Bourail Aqua Diving.
Legal Notes
The site sits inside a UNESCO-listed lagoon area, so use the local boat or club process and follow site rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided scuba dive that follows the fissures and wall structure on the way down and back up.
Freediving
Not a natural freedive target; the deeper fissures are better suited to scuba and controlled buoyancy.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only incidental here; the site is built for scuba in the fissures and along the wall.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Species record photographed at the site.
Photo-dive log with species observed at the site.
Official tourism listing with access and site overview.
Depth range and dive-type summary.
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