Passe de Mato
About Passe de Mato
This outer-reef site in the deep south features a sloping plateau that begins around 10 m and drops down to about 70 m, with a wall and open-blue water nearby. It sits outside the barrier reef and is reached from Nouméa in roughly two hours. Divers can expect classic outer drop-off life, with abundant reef fish and macro along the wall, plus chances of pelagic encounters out in the channel and blue water. The site is exposed to swell.
Where Is Passe de Mato?
Passe de Mato Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 70m
Depth Note
Plateau starts at 10 m and descends to 70 m.
Typical Conditions
Located outside the barrier reef and subject to swell.
Safety & Access At Passe de Mato
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Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Exposed to swell; plan dives for conditions and manage depth carefully given the 70 m profile.
Local Intel For Passe de Mato
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Scuba
Wall/plateau dive from about 10 m down to 70 m with blue-water pelagic potential in the channel.
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Exposure Profile at Passe de Mato
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