Local operator page with boat-access and site-selection context.
Passe Saziley is a tide-driven drift pass in Mayotte.
Passe Saziley is a tide-driven drift pass in Mayotte.
Passe Saziley is a tidal pass near a white sandy islet that becomes exposed at low tide. The site is best known as a drift dive, with the pass changing character as the tide turns and current builds or slackens. It is a classic Mayotte boat dive with sharks, jacks, groupers and strong reef structure, so the tide window matters as much as the route itself.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
21m - 30m
Depth Note
DiveChamp lists a dive depth around 21 m, while X-Ray Mag places the sandy bottom at about 30 m.
Best Season
Year-round; the usable tide window matters more than the calendar month.
Typical Conditions
Tide-dependent drift conditions with currents ranging from mild to strong.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Treat it as a drift dive and plan around tide changes; current can swing from mild to strong.
Access Restrictions
Boat access via local operators, with the tide window deciding whether the pass is dived safely.
Legal Notes
Follow local operator and lagoon guidance and do not push the pass outside the advised tide window.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A drift dive through a tidal pass with a white sand islet, barrier reef structure and deeper sandy sections.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive target; the pass is better handled as a guided drift dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is mainly for calmer lagoon-edge days, not the pass itself.
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
Local operator page with boat-access and site-selection context.
Dive-travel article with Passe Saziley observations and species notes.
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