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Roche Grand Maman

3.5 — based on 13 community signals
4.2 12 especies 26 colaboradores

Roche Grand Maman is a year-round dive site in Seychelles with 12 recorded species and active community interest.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 6 months ago
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Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tiburón de arrecife

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
8.3 kn
Olas
0.92 m
Agua
30.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WNW (57%)
Now: W (277°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.43m

Próxima: Baja a las 18:00 (+0m)

+1.2 m0 m-0.3 m
▼ 18:00 · +0m ▲ 01:00 · +0.66m ▼ 07:00 · +0.17m ▲ 13:00 · +0.66m Ahora +0.2m
Mar 3Mié 4Jue 5Vie 6Sáb 7Dom 8Lun 9
UV9.35 · very high Aire PM2.55 · good 05:52 18:08
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
11-03 11.7 0.96 9 3mm
11-04 11.4 0.98 9 20mm
11-05 12.1 0.92 7 7mm
11-06 11.9 0.8 9 1mm
11-07 5.3 0.64 9 1mm
11-08 8.6 0.56 9 0mm
11-09 7.6 0.54 9 3mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Roche Grand Maman sits in the Baie Chevalier area of Seychelles, a destination known for warm tropical waters and diverse marine life. The site draws divers throughout the year, making it accessible for most seasonal travel plans. Local species observations total 12 recorded encounters, giving divers a solid sense of the marine biodiversity found here. The site is not within a Marine Protected Area, which means standard dive access applies without additional permit restrictions. However, coral bleaching remains a concern in the region, so current site conditions should be confirmed with local operators before booking. Water conditions and depth specifics vary, so a pre-dive briefing from an experienced local guide is essential. Community engagement is active, with three dive videos available that show real conditions and marine life. These resources offer authentic insight into what you'll encounter below the surface. Divers interested in exploring Seychelles' lesser-known reefs will find value in checking current conditions and connecting with local expertise.

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Vida marina

Tiburón de arrecife

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌘 Moon Waning crescent · 38%
  • GPS
› Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 7802km · ~1794kg · €32

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 65/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 11h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 9h este · 6 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

›When is the best time to dive Roche Grand Maman?

Roche Grand Maman is divable year-round. However, confirm current water and weather conditions with local operators, as tropical seasons can affect visibility and safety.

›What depth and difficulty level should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not documented for this site. Contact local dive operators in Seychelles for current conditions and suitability for your certification level.

›What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been recorded at Roche Grand Maman. Check community videos and recent dive logs for current sightings, as marine life presence varies with season and time of day.

›Do I need permits to dive here?

Roche Grand Maman is not within a Marine Protected Area, so no additional MPA permits are required. Standard dive access applies; book through established local operators.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Octopus Diving Centre

7 km
Centro de buceo

Whitetip Divers

6.4 km
Centro de buceo

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

27 registros · 18 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Triaenodon obesus

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
28 feb 2026
×3registros

Actinopyga mauritiana

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
28 feb 2026
×2registros

Holothuria atra

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
28 feb 2026
×1registros

Pastinachus ater

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
28 feb 2026
×1registros

Tridacna maxima

Bivalvia · Cardiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 feb 2026
×1registros

Octopus cyanea

Cephalopoda · Octopodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 feb 2026
×1registros

Taeniurops meyeni

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
17 feb 2026
×1registros

Carcharhinus melanopterus

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 feb 2026
×1registros

Ocypode ryderi

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 feb 2026
×2registros

Nerita plicata

Gastropoda · Neritidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 feb 2026
×1registros

Neosarmatium meinerti

Malacostraca · Sesarmidae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 feb 2026
×4registros

Geograpsus stormi

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Última observación:
1 feb 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

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BFMTV

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapycz user, please verify: Ticket price 270 SCR. https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4414970495"

    Pan Perníček · 2025-03-20
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #mapycom user, please verify: Ruins don't exists there. https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/309105871"

    Pan Perníček · 2026-03-25
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapy.cz user, please verify: There's Interisland Ferry Terminal."

    Pan Perníček · 2023-06-14
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapy.cz user, please verify: There's Petite Anse Lazio Beach. https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1025352406"

    Pan Perníček · 2023-06-14
wind peaks Jul-Aug-Sep, calmest Mar-Nov-Apr, dry Feb-Nov.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jan (100/100) Worst: Jul (0/100) Now: Nov (65/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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