Itsandra Reef
Mitsamiouli · Comoros
Coral plateau and volcanic cave system off Itsandra Beach featuring depths from shallow reefs to deep lava formations. Active volcano topography creates a dramatic underwater landscape with grey reef sharks, sea turtles, and seasonal humpback whale encounters.
Conditions
Depth
4 to 40 m
Advanced depths
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
28 to 38 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
25 to 29°C
3mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Grey reef shark
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Green sea turtle
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Blacktip reef shark
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Spinner dolphin
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Humpback whale
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Manta ray
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Hawksbill turtle
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear