Sheltered coral cliff, fish-rich plateau, first dives, snorkeling, and short boat ride from the centre.
Pointe Lezarde is a sheltered coral cliff boat dive
Pointe Lezarde is a sheltered coral cliff boat dive
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Use a local club or catamaran departure from Grande Anse; the site is not a casual shore entry.
Pointe Lezarde is a sheltered coral cliff south of Grande Anse that works well for first dives and relaxed training. A short boat ride from the local base drops you onto a fish-rich first plateau and a rock face with crevices and small ledges to explore. The calm side is usually the practical choice, with little current and low surge when the Caribbean stays settled. It also suits snorkelers and calm-day breath-hold practice.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 40m
Depth Note
Depth range given as 0–40 m.
Best Season
December to May
Typical Conditions
Sheltered by Pointe Burgos with little current and low surge between the points.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay close to the rock face and keep buoyancy tight in the crevices; the site is easy, but the coral edges and boat routine still call for a clean briefing.
Access Restrictions
Plan on boat access and a guided departure from Grande Anse rather than a casual shore entry.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The wall’s proximity and 0–40 m depth range are described as suitable for training dives.
Freediving
Calm-day breath-hold sessions work best on the sheltered side; this is still more of a relaxed boat dive than a dedicated freedive line.
Snorkeling
Snorkelers do best on the sheltered side near the rock face and plateau when the sea is calm and the boat routine is settled.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Sheltered coral cliff, fish-rich plateau, first dives, snorkeling, and short boat ride from the centre.
Frequent morning visits to Pointe Lezarde; frogfish, nudibranchs, and seahorses.
Destination guide that names Pointe de la Lezarde as a macro site with frogfish, nudibranchs, and seahorses.
Lists Pointe Lezarde among Anses d'Arlet dive sites and notes small-group club diving.
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