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Dive Spot Guide•
Mirlo
Boat-access Bayes pass dive with giant gorgonians and pelagics.
Long boat run into a pass site with giant gorgonians, current sensitivity, and strong pelagic action.
About Mirlo
Mirlo is a boat-access Poindimie pass dive reached after about 45 minutes of navigation. The site is defined by large fault-like formations covered in giant gorgonians and often brings big pelagic action, with schools of fish and shark sightings in the right conditions. It is an advanced-leaning trip that is best with a local operator when the weather is stable.
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Research Estimate At Mirlo
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 35m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Mirlo?
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Mirlo Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 40m
Depth Note
Pass and pinnacle terrain suggests a broad range with deeper pass sections, but exact public meter values were not stated.
Best Season
April to November
Typical Conditions
Boat run into the Bayes pass, giant gorgonians, strong pelagic life, and a site that tightens up when current or weather deteriorate.
Safety & Access At Mirlo
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficStrong current
Safety Notes
Use a local operator, solid buoyancy, and conservative gas planning; the site is not a first boat dive.
Access Restrictions
Boat only from Poindimie; conditions can become rock-and-roll when current and wind build.
Legal Notes
Follow operator guidance and keep clear of sensitive reef structure in the pass.
Local Intel For Mirlo
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a guided scuba site for divers who are comfortable with boat logistics, current, and open-water navigation.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site.
Recent Logged Visits At Mirlo
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Mirlo
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility35m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
