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March 2026 Sec Delgrès outing article
Dive Spot Guide•
Sec Delgrès
Basse-Terre shore drop-off with a rare Guadeloupe wall.
Local operator required
A local guide helps with the shore entry and the drop-off profile.
Shore-access wall dive in Basse-Terre with corals, sponges, gorgonians, and rich fish life.
About Sec Delgrès
Sec Delgrès is a Basse-Terre shore dive on a rare Guadeloupe drop-off, with a wall that starts shallow and falls away into deeper water. The site is known for corals, sponges, gorgonians, and a steady mix of reef fish, so the experience is driven by the wall profile, the life, and the shore-entry planning for certified scuba divers.
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Research Estimate At Sec Delgrès
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Sec Delgrès?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Sec Delgrès Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
11m - 43m
Depth Note
Local listings put the wall at 11 to 43 meters, with the site described as one of Guadeloupe's rare drop-offs.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
A vertical wall/drop-off with coral, sponges, gorgonians, and strong fish presence. The draw is the structure rather than a flat reef slope.
Safety & Access At Sec Delgrès
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Plan the shore entry, watch the depth change on the wall, and stay with the local plan if conditions move.
Access Restrictions
Shore access only; use the local entry point and conditions plan for the day.
Legal Notes
Follow local access rules below Fort Delgrès and any site guidance from the dive operator.
Local Intel For Sec Delgrès
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
N1/Open Water is commonly cited, but the deeper wall makes this better for certified divers who are comfortable with a drop-off profile.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the wall profile favors scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case; the interesting section is on the wall.
Wildlife at Sec Delgrès
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Sec Delgrès
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Sec Delgrès
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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