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Dive Spot Guide•
La Pointe au Sel
La Pointe au Sel is an expert boat dive on a deep wall.
Boat-only Saint-Leu wall dive with strong current, deep drop-off, and seasonal pelagic action; plan it as an expert profile rather than a casual reef dive.
About La Pointe au Sel
La Pointe au Sel is a famous open-water wall off Saint-Leu on Réunion Island, with a steep drop from the plateau into deep blue water and a route that can run exposed to current and swell. It is a demanding drift dive with strong current and pelagic encounters when conditions line up, so planning should assume boat access, careful timing, and an expert-level profile rather than a casual reef outing.
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Research Estimate At La Pointe au Sel
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is La Pointe au Sel?
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Community sourced coordinates.
La Pointe au Sel Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
25m - 60m
Depth Note
The wall starts around 25m and drops beyond 60m; some guides describe the outer wall at roughly 70m.
Best Season
May-November, when seas are calmer and visibility is strongest.
Typical Conditions
Open-water drift and wall diving with often strong current and a deep drop-off.
Safety & Access At La Pointe au Sel
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong currentWaves
Safety Notes
Deep wall, open water, and frequent current mean this is an expert dive; plan gas, drift pickup, and exposure carefully.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from Saint-Leu dive centers. This is an experienced-diver site and current windows can change quickly.
Legal Notes
La Pointe au Sel sits in a protected coastal area and marine-reserve context; follow reserve rules, local briefings, and operator guidance.
Local Intel For La Pointe au Sel
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Deep wall dive starting around 25m and descending beyond 60m in open water.
Freediving
Not appropriate for freediving; the depth and current make this a scuba site.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site. Reserve snorkeling for shallower Saint-Leu spots.
Wildlife at La Pointe au Sel
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At La Pointe au Sel
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At La Pointe au Sel
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
