Can snorkellers use Light House?

Yes, but only the shallower sections make sense and only when the sea is calm enough to keep current and surge manageable.

Does Light House have on-site facilities?

No dedicated on-site facilities are described; plan on operator and boat support from Mahé.

How strong is current at Light House?

Current and surge are common, and some runs are stronger than others. It is a site for divers who are comfortable with moving water.

Is Light House a boat-only dive?

Yes. The practical setup is a boat run with a back-roll start and pickup at the end of the drift.

Is Light House suitable for beginner divers?

Not really. The depth range, current, and surge profile fit experienced divers better than first-timers.

What marine life is common at Light House?

Expect sharks, rays, turtles, big fish, and pelagic traffic, with repeated sightings of reef sharks, eagle rays, and other large animals.

When is Light House usually best dived?

March-May and October-November are the calmest windows, with mid-year wind making the drift less forgiving.

Where is Light House best accessed from?

It is normally run as a boat drift on Mahé, with pickup at the exit rather than a shore return.

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Light House

Granite drift dive off Mahé with sharks and rays.

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Boat drift along granite rocks in northwest Mahé, with a fish-rich slope, strong current potential, and a site that rewards calm, clear days.

About Light House

A granite-rock drift dive off northwest Mahé with strong pelagic traffic, a current-sensitive profile, and a shallow plateau that rewards patient divers. The boat run is short, but the site is not casual: surge and current can make the drift feel alive, so it suits divers who want moving water, big-fish chances, and a pickup at the exit.

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Research Estimate At Light House

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

Visibility15m

AccessSimple entry

Aquatic LifeExceptional variety

FacilitiesBasic facilities

CurrentStrong current

SurgeStrong surge

Where Is Light House?

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Light House Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

17m - 32m

Depth Note

Light House is commonly described as a drift along granite rocks between about 17m and 32m; one calmer-dive guide simplifies the max depth to about 20m.

Best Season

March-May and October-November are the calmest windows; mid-year wind can make the drift and surge less comfortable.

Typical Conditions

Granite rocks, surge, and current are common. The site is best when Mahé is in a calmer visibility window.

Safety & Access At Light House

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Dangerous wildlifeStrong currentSurge

Safety Notes

Strong current and surge are common, and shark and ray encounters are part of the site's draw. Briefing and drift control matter more than trying to hold station.

Access Restrictions

Boat access only; expect a back-roll start and pickup at the end of the drift.

Legal Notes

No site-specific legal restriction surfaced. Follow the operator briefing and standard Seychelles boating rules.

Local Intel For Light House

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba Diving

A scuba dive spanning 10–37 m, with a commonly mentioned plateau around 15 m for extended viewing.

Freediving

Not a primary freedive target; the site is better suited to scuba and calm-day snorkelling over the shallower rock sections.

Snorkeling

Snorkelling is possible over the shallower granite sections, but the site is most comfortable when current and surge are light enough to keep the run easy.