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Passe en S #9
Passe en S #9 is a Mayotte pass dive with a stepped drop-off.
Local operator required
Tide-sensitive pass with fast-changing flow; a local operator should time the entry and match diver experience to conditions.
Boat access from Mayotte's main dive bases; best on the right tide, with a westward route along the channel edge.
About Passe en S #9
Passe en S #9 is a pass-entry dive in Mayotte where the channel edge drops into a stepped profile and the route runs west along the wall. Sand tongues, coral patches, and the open channel make it feel shaped by the pass rather than by a reef feature. Plan it around the tide: the site can be calm for a controlled run, but the flow can build quickly when the window turns, so a local operator and drift skills matter. Expect mixed life, with good chances of turtles, rays, and reef sharks when the water is moving.
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Research Estimate At Passe en S #9
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Passe en S #9?
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Passe en S #9 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
25m - 40m
Depth Note
Staircase drop-off with steps around 25 m and 40 m.
Best Season
May to November, especially the dry season.
Typical Conditions
Tide-timed pass dive with sheltered windows and a westward line; flow can strengthen quickly when the tide turns.
Safety & Access At Passe en S #9
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficStrong current
Safety Notes
Carry an SMB and respect the guide's turnaround timing when the current builds.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan a local operator run timed to the tide.
Local Intel For Passe en S #9
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Work westward along the pass edge; the stepped drop-off makes the route easy to read when the tide is right.
Freediving
Only for very confident freedivers in calm, shallow, operator-approved windows; the site is mainly a scuba pass.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site because the key structure sits deeper and the water can move with the tide.
Wildlife at Passe en S #9
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Passe en S #9
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Passe en S #9
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
