Tagada site listing with depth profile, coral, and wildlife notes.
Tagada is a remote Nosy Be drop-off for experienced divers.
Tagada is a remote Nosy Be drop-off for experienced divers.
Tagada is a remote boat dive off Nosy Be with a steep drop-off, dramatic wall relief, and broad open-water spacing. It suits experienced divers who want a careful deep profile rather than a busy reef, with fan corals on the wall and occasional larger pelagics passing through. Plan the dive for buoyancy control and a conservative turnaround.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 65m
Depth Note
Guides vary: some describe a 26 m route profile, while site listings describe a deeper wall reaching roughly 40-65 m.
Best Season
May to October
Typical Conditions
Open-water drop-off with less fish density than nearby reefs, occasional larger species, and conditions that shift with tides and weather.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Offshore location and depth range suggest planning for deep profiles and appropriate gas management.
Access Restrictions
Remote boat access from Nosy Be; this is not a casual shore entry.
Legal Notes
Follow local operator briefings and any area rules in force that day.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Starts with a descent in a vertical half-cylinder, then the route continues along the drop-off with blue water on one side.
Freediving
Not a natural freedive target; the site is primarily a scuba wall dive with a deep profile and open-water exposure.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the main terrain and wildlife interest sit well below the surface.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Tagada site listing with depth profile, coral, and wildlife notes.
Regional guide with offshore context and route-specific profile.
Regional Madagascar diving overview and Nosy Iranja site context.
Nosy Be deep-dive section and seasonal conditions.
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