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Official tourism overview of Nosy Sakatia as a protected, quiet island near Nosy Be.
Dive Spot Guide•
Les Arches de Sakatia
Arch-rich Nosy Be boat dive with macro and pelagic chances.
Local operator required
The dive is normally arranged through a Nosy Be operator with local knowledge of tide and weather.
Boat-access arch formation off Nosy Be with a shallow follow-on plateau and mixed reef life. Best for divers who like structure and tide-aware timing.
About Les Arches de Sakatia
Les Arches de Sakatia is a Nosy Be boat dive built around a compact rock formation with three arches, a smaller arch farther out, and a shallower plateau after the arches. The site mixes structure and open water, so it suits careful navigation, buoyancy control, and macro searching. White tip sharks and manta rays are possible, but the real payoff is the mix of arches, camouflaged fish, and clean photo shapes on a protected island day trip.
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Research Estimate At Les Arches de Sakatia
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
Where Is Les Arches de Sakatia?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Les Arches de Sakatia Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 24m
Depth Note
Rock base at 23–24 m; rock top at 19–20 m; plateau around 15 m; a smaller arch is ~30 m beyond the main arches.
Best Season
May-July, with generally favorable conditions through the dry season.
Typical Conditions
Moderate visibility, mild to moderate currents, and a compact arch-and-plateau profile.
Safety & Access At Les Arches de Sakatia
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
The arches create a partial overhead environment. Keep good buoyancy, avoid squeezing through openings, and stay alert to larger animals passing through.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan through a local operator.
Legal Notes
Nosy Sakatia is a protected island environment, so follow local conservation guidance and avoid disturbing wildlife.
Local Intel For Les Arches de Sakatia
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A structure dive with arches, a nearby secondary arch, and a plateau that rewards careful trim and slow searching.
Freediving
More of a scuba site than a freedive target because the useful structure is deeper and the arches reward controlled positioning.
Snorkeling
Limited snorkeling value; the main arches and photo features sit below easy surface range.
Wildlife at Les Arches de Sakatia
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Les Arches de Sakatia
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Les Arches de Sakatia
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
