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007 Sakatia
Nosy Sakatia plateau dive with coral formations and drift.
Boat-access drift dive over a coral plateau, best handled at a relaxed pace with steady buoyancy and a slow eye for macro detail.
About 007 Sakatia
007 Sakatia is a Nosy Sakatia plateau dive with coral formations, sandy breaks, and a drift-friendly layout that makes the site easy to read. It suits relaxed photo dives more than fast descents, with the best pace set by calm water, good buoyancy, and a slow sweep over the coral heads. Expect a compact reef that can still surprise you with fish life and macro finds if you move unhurriedly.
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Research Estimate At 007 Sakatia
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is 007 Sakatia?
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Community sourced coordinates.
007 Sakatia Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 17m
Depth Note
Typical site depth ranges from 10 to 17 m on the inside of Sakatia Island.
Best Season
April to December, with May to October usually the clearest and calmest stretch.
Typical Conditions
A coral plateau with sandy breaks and drift-style movement in sheltered island water. Conditions are shaped by tide and morning calm, so it works best as a relaxed guided dive.
Safety & Access At 007 Sakatia
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight over coral heads and plan the dive around tide and current windows so the drift stays comfortable.
Access Restrictions
Best handled through a dive operator with local tide knowledge; not a casual independent shore entry.
Legal Notes
Follow local operator procedures and any island-access or reef-protection rules that apply in the Nosy Sakatia area.
Local Intel For 007 Sakatia
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
An easy drift dive suited to beginners and experts alike.
Freediving
Possible only in calm shallow water, but the site is much more natural as a scuba drift than as a freedive target.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case here; the reef is better appreciated from below the surface on a calm day.
Wildlife at 007 Sakatia
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At 007 Sakatia
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At 007 Sakatia
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
