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Trip report with current, visibility, and wildlife context for the Mayotte S pass.
Dive Spot Guide•
Passe en S #5B
White-sand Mayotte pass dive with stingrays and coral blocks.
Local operator required
Local centers schedule the pass around tide windows and assess diver experience.
Passe en S #5B is a Mayotte lagoon pass dive where white sand, coral blocks, and strong tides shape a guided drift through one of the island’s signature channels.
About Passe en S #5B
Passe en S #5B is a white-sand channel dive in Mayotte with scattered coral blocks, a broad sandy valley, and an S-pass setting that concentrates life through the lagoon. The site is known for stingrays on the sand, coral contrast on good days, and the bigger pass ecosystem that rewards well-timed drift dives. It is best approached as a guided boat dive where tide choice, current direction, and clear-water windows shape the experience.
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Research Estimate At Passe en S #5B
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Passe en S #5B?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Passe en S #5B Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 30m
Depth Note
The channel entry starts around 3 m and the profile reaches about 30 m.
Best Season
May to November
Typical Conditions
S-shaped channel with white sand and coral blocks, strong tidal flow, and clear-water windows in the dry season.
Safety & Access At Passe en S #5B
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Outgoing tides can push divers out over deep water, so timing and guide supervision matter.
Access Restrictions
Best dived on incoming tide with a local guide; avoid strong outgoing tide windows.
Legal Notes
Follow local lagoon and guide rules and dive only on the planned tide window.
Local Intel For Passe en S #5B
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Intermediate boat-entry drift dive through the S-shaped pass, with current timing controlling the route.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the site is a guided boat drift.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the main experience is underwater drift diving.
Wildlife at Passe en S #5B
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Passe en S #5B
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Passe en S #5B
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
