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
30 to 40 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
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Green sea turtle
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Blacktip reef shark
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Spinner dolphin
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Humpback whale
Rare
Now and then
Manta ray
Rare
Now and then
Hawksbill turtle
Rare
Now and then
Gear