Operator page with depth, current, season, and wildlife details
Intermediate boat drift through a famous coral pass.
Intermediate boat drift through a famous coral pass.
Passe en S #6 is an intermediate boat-entry drift section of the pass, where the channel opens into a sand valley cut by small canyons and coral heads before the main drop-off. The route is all about tidal timing: plan the entry with a local guide, stay streamlined in current, and expect a fast-moving pass rather than a relaxed reef loop.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 30m
Depth Note
The pass starts around 3 m and reaches a 30 m max depth, with the main drop-off beyond a sand valley and canyons.
Best Season
May to November
Typical Conditions
S-shaped pass with a sand valley, small canyons, and coral heads; a drift line with strong current and clear dry-season water.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep neutral buoyancy in current, use a marker buoy if briefed, and avoid pushing into the pass on the wrong tide.
Access Restrictions
Boat entry only; intermediate divers comfortable with drift diving and guide-led tide timing are the safe default.
Legal Notes
Dive the pass only with a local guide who can time the tide window and surface plan.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The main feature is a wall-like drop-off around 100 ft, with a swim across sand and small canyons to reach it.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the current and depth make this a scuba drift site.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for casual snorkeling because the pass is current-driven and quickly reaches deeper water.
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
Operator page with depth, current, season, and wildlife details
Destination page with Mayotte lagoon context and manta-ray note
Independent guide with Mayotte dive-site and species context
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