Poison Reef

Mauritius

Poison Reef

10–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
72Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+4)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.9 m
7.3 s
Swell
0.7 m
5.8 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
24.8°C
Wind
22.3 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.7 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
06:00–07:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature24.8°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature24.8°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature24.8°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature24.8°C
Next 72 hours
13:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 24.8°C
19:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 24.8°C
01:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 24.6°C
07:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 24.7°C
13:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
19:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
01:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 24.7°C
07:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 24.7°C
13:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
19:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
01:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 24.8°C
07:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 24.8°C
Catalog depth10–30 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

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Apr-Nov

Peak month

Feb 27.9°

Jan27.5°
Feb27.9°
Mar27.8°
Apr27.4°
May26.5°
Jun25.0°
Jul24.0°
Aug23.5°
Sep23.6°
Oct24.1°
Nov25.2°
Dec26.7°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 20 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

reefsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Scissortail sergeant
Abudefduf sexfasciatus
DeepLog7
Threespot dascyllus
Dascyllus trimaculatus
DeepLog5
White-banded triggerfish
Rhinecanthus aculeatus
DeepLog5
Dascyllus abudafur
DeepLog4
Desjardin's sailfin tang
Zebrasoma desjardinii
DeepLog4
Yellow boxfish
Ostracion cubicum
DeepLog4
Devil firefish
Pterois miles
DeepLog3
Honeycomb grouper
Epinephelus merra
DeepLog3
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog3
Tripletail wrasse
Cheilinus trilobatus
DeepLog3
Blackspotted puffer
Arothron nigropunctatus
DeepLog2
Bluefin trevally
Caranx melampygus
DeepLog2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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