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Advanced reef-pass profile with strong current and concentrated marine encounters.
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Passe de l’Ermitage
Passe de l'Ermitage: current-aware reef pass with heavy marine life.
Local operator required
Local dive clubs are the normal way to run the pass when conditions are workable.
This west-coast Réunion reef pass channels lagoon and ocean water through a coral gap, rewarding divers who plan around current and visibility.
About Passe de l’Ermitage
Passe de l'Ermitage is a reef pass on Réunion's west coast where a gully cuts through the coral and pulls nutrient-rich water through the gap. It is known for concentrated marine life, turtle and ray sightings, and a conditions-first profile where current and visibility matter as much as the scenery. On a good day, the pass also rewards precise positioning and short, focused runs rather than long cover, which makes the dive plan more about timing than distance.
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Research Estimate At Passe de l’Ermitage
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentVery strong current
Where Is Passe de l’Ermitage?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Passe de l’Ermitage Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 25m
Depth Note
The pass is commonly listed from about six to twenty-five meters, centered on the reef gap and its current-exchange channel.
Best Season
Year-round, with the day-of current and visibility deciding whether the pass is a good choice.
Typical Conditions
A reef pass where current and water exchange shape the dive, and where visibility can be uncertain even as marine life concentrates in the gap.
Safety & Access At Passe de l’Ermitage
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityStrong current
Safety Notes
Treat the site as current-aware reef terrain and time the dive with the leader's plan.
Access Restrictions
Best dived with a local club on workable tide and current days.
Local Intel For Passe de l’Ermitage
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Promoted as an unmissable scuba dive due to concentrated nutrients and active marine life in the pass.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the pass is better suited to guided scuba diving.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkeling site; the pass itself is a scuba-focused current corridor.
Wildlife at Passe de l’Ermitage
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Passe de l’Ermitage
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Passe de l’Ermitage
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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