Hawksbill Turtle confirmed 2 months ago

Aride Bank

Praslin · Seychelles

Dramatic granite seamount rising from deep water off the northernmost granitic island in Seychelles. Strong southeast trade wind currents concentrate large pelagic fish, reef sharks, groupers, and rays around the boulder structure, with soft coral gardens and swaying sea fans in the shallows.

Conditions

Depth

12 to 30 m

Open water and up

Current

Often strong

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

8 to 15 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

26 to 31°C

5mm wetsuit

Month by month

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Water (°C)	28	28	28	27	27	26	26	26	26	27	28	28
Vis (m)	10	10	15	25	20	8	8	8	15	25	25	15
Current	Moderate	Moderate	Gentle	Gentle	Moderate	Strong	Strong	Strong	Moderate	Gentle	Gentle	Moderate