Mauritius

Pointe Aux Piments

Pointe aux Piments - photo 1

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Pointe aux Piments is a coastal village on the northwest coast of Mauritius. It is not a major diving hub, and the local diving scene is limited. Nearby access to oceanic diving exists along the northwest coast with a few reef sites and boat trips concentrated around larger towns. The village itself is more known for beaches and coastal scenery than for dive centers, and the single local dive operation suggests limited in-city diving activity. For divers, the area serves as a gateway to broader Mauritian dive sites along the northwest and north coast, with water typically warm year-round and visibility variable by site. Freshwater options are not part of the local dive scene here.

Essential information for traveling in Mauritius

About Mauritius

Sea
Indian Ocean
Timezone
Indian/Mauritius
Languages
EN
Demonym
Mauritian
Phone prefix
+230

Practicalities

Currency
MUR
Plug type
Type G
Airports
MRU RRG

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Pointe aux Piments

Nearby Dive Sites (22)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Pointe aux Piments

The best time to dive in Pointe aux Piments

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
28 °C
02 - Feb.
28 °C
03 - Mar.
27 °C
04 - Apr.
27 °C
05 - May
25 °C
06 - Jun.
23 °C
07 - Jul.
22 °C
08 - Aug.
22 °C
09 - Sept.
23 °C
10 - Oct.
24 °C
11 - Nov.
25 °C
12 - Dec.
27 °C

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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