Spot profile with coral and marine-life notes.
Boat-access Réunion wall dive with bannerfish, barracuda, and deep drop-offs.
Boat-access Réunion wall dive with bannerfish, barracuda, and deep drop-offs.
Usually run as a guided boat dive from Saint-Leu or Le Port.
Nez du Pharaon is a boat-access Réunion wall dive built around a rocky plateau that drops sharply into deeper water. Bannerfish gather on the reef edge while barracuda, jackfish, angelfish, butterflyfish, moray eels, and turtles move through the structure. It is a strong choice for experienced divers who like dramatic topography, a clear navigation landmark, and a route that rewards patience rather than speed. The site stays interesting even before the wall, because the plateau and reef edge create a natural turn point that makes the dive feel organized rather than exposed.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
25m - 65m
Depth Note
Rocky plateau around 25-27 m with a wall dropping to about 65 m.
Best Season
June through November
Typical Conditions
Rocky plateau above a steep wall, with bannerfish along the edge and barracuda and jackfish moving through the drop-off.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay disciplined with depth and gas management, and keep a clear line on the wall once you leave the plateau.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from Saint-Leu or Le Port.
Legal Notes
The site sits inside the Réunion Marine Nature Reserve on the west coast.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced boat dive over a rocky plateau and wall with a marked navigation landmark.
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
Spot profile with coral and marine-life notes.
Official tourism page on year-round diving and marine reserve protections.
Réunion operator page with year-round operations and Saint-Leu / Le Port departures.
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