Dive-site directory entry describing the boat dive and technique orientation.
LE MENHIR is a short boat dive with plateau structure and macro life.
LE MENHIR is a short boat dive with plateau structure and macro life.
LE MENHIR is a compact Saint-Pierre dive site with a rocky-sandy plateau that breaks into a steeper drop. Finger corals and sponges cover parts of the site, and fish are present across the profile while nudibranchs add a strong macro angle. It suits divers who want a short boat-access dive with a deliberate pace and enough relief to stay interesting throughout.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 40m
Depth Note
A step occurs around 8 m, then the site gradually descends to roughly 40 m.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Rocky-sandy plateau, then a quicker transition into deeper volcanic terrain; the site feels structured rather than flat.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Treat the plateau break as the point where the dive gets serious, then manage gas and trim for the deeper runout. Keep surface awareness on boat days and do not assume the whole site has the same difficulty.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; best for advanced divers because the profile drops quickly after the plateau.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive-center rules and avoid touching coral or sponge growth.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Start on the plateau and follow the slope carefully as it falls away into deeper water.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the site is better suited to scuba and controlled descents.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkeling.
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
Dive-site directory entry describing the boat dive and technique orientation.
Official Saint-Pierre destination page for the UCPA diving base.
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