Can you snorkel Pointe Lezarde?

Yes, on settled days. Stay on the sheltered side near the rock face and shallow plateau rather than treating it like an open-water swim.

Do you need a local operator for Pointe Lezarde?

Yes. The site is normally reached with a local club or catamaran departure from Grande Anse, not as a casual shore entry.

Does Pointe Lezarde have strong current?

Usually not. The site sits in shelter near Pointe Burgos, so current is typically mild on normal days.

How do you reach Pointe Lezarde?

By guided boat from Grande Anse. Expect a short transfer and a club briefing before you drop on the Lézarde/Burgos stretch.

Is Pointe Lezarde good for first dives?

Yes. The sheltered rock face and easy current make it one of the better Anses d'Arlet sites for first dives and training runs.

Is Pointe Lezarde good for freediving?

Yes, for calm-day breath-hold practice, but it is still a guided boat site rather than a dedicated freedive line.

What marine life can you see at Pointe Lezarde?

Fish-rich reef life, turtles, frogfish, nudibranchs and other small reef life are part of the draw.

When is the best season for Pointe Lezarde?

The dry season from December to May usually gives the calmest seas and clearest water.

Pointe Lezarde

Pointe Lezarde is a sheltered coral cliff boat dive

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Local operator required

Use a local club or catamaran departure from Grande Anse; the site is not a casual shore entry.

Boat access from Grande Anse leads to a calm, beginner-friendly coral cliff with a fish-rich plateau and easy navigation.

About Pointe Lezarde

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.

Safety & Access

Site Conditions

Sharp coral

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.

Where Is Pointe Lezarde?

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Local Intel For Pointe Lezarde

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.

Wildlife at Pointe Lezarde

Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.

a close up of a sea anemone on the ocean floor

Saltwater Fishes

Frogfish

Green sea turtle ( Chelonia mydas ), Moorea, French Polynesia

Turtles

Green Turtle

Chelonia mydas

Turtles

Hawksbill Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

Molluscs

Nudibranch

Research Estimate At Pointe Lezarde

Access · 2/5Challenging entry effort

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Coral · 4/5Healthy coral

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Aquatic Life · 5/5Exceptional variety

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Facilities · 4/5Good facilities

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Current · 1/5No current

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Surge · 1/5Flat calm

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VisibilityResearch estimate: 20m

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Pointe Lezarde

Pointe Lezarde is a sheltered coral cliff boat dive

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