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Dive Spot Guide•
Le tombant des aviateurs
Tintamarre reef wall with broad coral variety.
Local operator required
Boat access and reserve rules make a local operator the practical path.
Best as a boat dive from Saint Martin with calm-weather windows and an easy wall-and-slope layout to follow.
About Le tombant des aviateurs
Le tombant des aviateurs is a Tintamarre reef wall with a clean shallow start and a broad coral slope that suits a wide range of diver levels. The profile is simple to read underwater, with enough reef variety, open-water exposure, and marine life to make it a strong all-round boat dive when the sea is settled.
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Research Estimate At Le tombant des aviateurs
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Le tombant des aviateurs?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Le tombant des aviateurs Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 17m
Depth Note
Public site pages place the reef start around 4 m and the deeper edge around 16-17 m.
Best Season
Winter, especially January-March.
Typical Conditions
Open reef wall with clear water and a modest drop-off; calmer in winter, but weather windows still matter.
Safety & Access At Le tombant des aviateurs
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Dangerous wildlifeRestricted accessSurge
Safety Notes
Keep conditions conservative when wind and wave height build, and do not treat the reef as a sheltered shore site.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; Tintamarre is a reserve island, so check local landing and mooring rules before planning the dive.
Legal Notes
Tintamarre sits in the reserve framework. Boat use, mooring, and landing should follow reserve rules, including restrictions on disembarkation in sensitive bays.
Local Intel For Le tombant des aviateurs
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A straightforward boat dive with enough reef structure and coral variety to work for most levels when sea conditions are settled.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work in calm weather over the shallower reef edge, but the site is best when wind and wave conditions are light.
Wildlife at Le tombant des aviateurs
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Le tombant des aviateurs
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Le tombant des aviateurs
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
