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Sunset Rocks
Sunset Rocks is a shallow granite dive off Mahé.
Scuba DivingSnorkelingBoatBeginner0m - 18m
Reef
Short boat access, a shallow profile, and a granite feature make this a simple Mahé dive with lots of reef life.
About Sunset Rocks
Sunset Rocks is a shallow granite dive off Mahé with a compact reef profile, a rocky promontory, and plenty of life around the main feature. It is a straightforward boat dive that suits divers who want an easy rocky site with colorful fish, rays, and other reef life rather than a deep or technical outing.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Currents can range from light to strong; plan the dive for the conditions.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; anchor on sand near the rocks and plan around the current on the day.
Legal Notes
Follow the operator briefing and keep the dive within standard Mahé boat-dive rules.
Where Is Sunset Rocks?
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Local Intel For Sunset Rocks
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow scuba dive around granite rocks to about 12 m depth.
Freediving
Possible only on calm, very shallow days; the site is better treated as a scuba-first outing.
Snorkeling
The shallow profile can work for calm-day snorkel viewing, but the boat approach and current variability keep scuba as the safer default.
Wildlife at Sunset Rocks
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Sunset Rocks
Access · 4/5Simple entry
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Coral · 3/5Mixed health
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Aquatic Life · 5/5Exceptional variety
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Facilities · 3/5Basic facilities
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Current · 3/5Moderate current
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 20m
