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Whale Rock
Glacis, Seychelles
EntryBoat
Max depth25 m
LevelIntermediate and up
Water bodyIndian Ocean
Water temp26–30°C
Estimated from climate dataFeb–Dec
About this site
Whale Rock is a pinnacle dive site near Glacis, Seychelles, in the Indian Ocean. It is reached from a boat with a maximum depth of about 25 m. Best for divers with some experience. Marine life recorded within about 5 km (OBIS/GBIF) includes reef sharks, eagle rays, groupers. Typical surface water temperature ranges from about 26 to 30 °C over the year.
Conditions by month
BestGoodMixedOctoberBest
Typically one of the best months here.
Marine life
Recorded nearby
Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus
Ocellated Eagle RayAetobatus ocellatus
AmberfishThelenota anax
Banded Coral ShrimpStenopus hispidus
Banded UrchinEchinothrix calamaris
Day OctopusOctopus cyanea
Hawksbill TurtleEretmochelys imbricata
Longfin BatfishPlatax teira
Nearby sites
- 1Shark Bank2.3 km
- 2Ave Maria Rock4.7 km
- 3Brissare Rocks7.1 km
- 4L’Ilot9.2 km
- 5Chuckles9.3 km
- 6Aldebaran Wreck9.6 km
Straight-line distances.
Sources: Dive Vibe Community (ODbL) · Species occurrences: OBIS (CC BY 4.0), GBIF.org