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Petites Jorasses is reached from Crique Abricot for certified divers, with a current warning at the main Jorasses site.
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Petites Jorasses, Anses-d'Arlet
Offshore Martinique ridge with volcanic ledges and coral plates.
Local operator required
Local boat planning matters because the site is offshore and current-prone.
Petites Jorasses is a boat-accessed Anses-d'Arlet reef with terraced volcanic ledges, coral-covered rock, and an offshore profile that suits experienced divers.
About Petites Jorasses, Anses-d'Arlet
Petites Jorasses is a boat-accessed Martinique reef off Les Anses-d'Arlet, built from terraced volcanic ledges and coral-covered rock that step down toward an outer wall. The site is known for its current-shaped offshore profile, blue-water feel, and mixed schools of reef and pelagic fish weaving through the ledges. It is a boat dive for experienced divers rather than a sheltered cove, with the best windows arriving on calm dry-season days.
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Research Estimate At Petites Jorasses, Anses-d'Arlet
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Petites Jorasses, Anses-d'Arlet?
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Petites Jorasses, Anses-d'Arlet Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 30m
Depth Note
Petites Jorasses is the shallower 10-30 m slope; the larger Jorasses continue deeper to 50-60 m.
Best Season
Late dry season and spring, especially March to May, when the water is usually clearest.
Typical Conditions
Expect clear warm Caribbean water, current-shaped ledges, and a dive that rewards settled late-dry-season days.
Safety & Access At Petites Jorasses, Anses-d'Arlet
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficStrong current
Safety Notes
Plan the dive around the current, keep boat and buddy awareness high, and stay within certification limits on the offshore ridge.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is normal, and the site should be chosen with current and certification level in mind.
Legal Notes
Use a local dive center and follow drift/current planning; the site is not a casual beginner dive.
Local Intel For Petites Jorasses, Anses-d'Arlet
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat dives along the terraced ledges work best when the sea is settled and the team can choose a calm current window.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the offshore relief and current make it a scuba dive.
Wildlife at Petites Jorasses, Anses-d'Arlet
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Recent Logged Visits At Petites Jorasses, Anses-d'Arlet
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Petites Jorasses, Anses-d'Arlet
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
