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Sec Jaune
Sec Jaune is a boat-accessed Réunion reef with arches.
Boat-accessed reef plateau with arches, coral heads, and fish life; best when sea state is calm enough for a slow, patient route.
About Sec Jaune
Sec Jaune is a Réunion reef plateau between Saint-Leu and Etang-Salé that is best explored slowly when the sea is calm enough to read the structure. The site mixes arches, coral heads, and deeper cave-like sections, so the dive works well as a patient route with frequent pauses to scan for schooling fish and camouflaged critters. It is a boat-accessed site that rewards steady buoyancy and good timing more than speed.
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Research Estimate At Sec Jaune
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Sec Jaune?
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Sec Jaune Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 20m
Depth Note
Shallow reef that starts around 10 m and slopes to about 20 m.
Best Season
Year-round; calmer sea-state windows make the plateau and arches easier to explore.
Typical Conditions
Offshore plateau and arches with coral heads, often best on calm sea-state days; the route rewards a slow look for schooling fish and camouflage critters.
Safety & Access At Sec Jaune
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
SurgeOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Swell can affect access to the plateau, and the deeper cave areas introduce overhead risk.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan the dive around suitable sea-state windows.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive briefing rules and any Réunion marine-protection requirements that apply to southwest sites.
Local Intel For Sec Jaune
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A curiosity-driven dive with a plateau area, arches, and deeper cave features.
Wildlife at Sec Jaune
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Sec Jaune
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Sec Jaune
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
