Chameau

Nosy Be, Diana, Madagascarreef

Conditions & tides

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ChameauNosy Be

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Wind8 kn W

Current~0.2 kn NE · model

Swell

0.2 m · 6s · WSW

Water

29 °C

Max depth

Not confirmed

Conditions through the day

5 AM5 PM

Calmest current near slack — 09:30 & 21:30 local

Sunrise 05:11 · Sunset 17:51 local

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On-face swell 0.0 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

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About this site

Chameau is one of the reefs off the island of Nosy Sakatia, grouped with the neighbouring reefs of Louis, Ankora and The Arch. These reefs are known for the variety and abundance of their marine life, with gorgeous corals and prolific fish.

Jacks, wahoos, angelfish, crocodilefish, blue spotted stingrays, nudibranchs, leaf fish, scorpionfish and friendly titan triggerfish are all seen, and white tip sharks appear on occasion. The area is also one of the best for meeting whale sharks, in October and November.

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