Passe de Tiputa
Legendary drift dive at the lagoon entrance, reserved for experienced divers.
Marine life & flora: Resident grey and whitetip sharks, great hammerheads (Jan–Mar), leopard rays, dolphins.
Destination guide
French Polynesia: Rangiroa
A legendary atoll and its shark-rich passes
Grey sharksDrift passThrills
French Polynesia: Rangiroa — A legendary atoll and its shark-rich passes. This destination suits advanced-level divers and is aimed mainly at those looking for thrills.
Dive centres are open from May to October and from December to March. During this period the water is between 26 and 29 °C; over the year it ranges from 26 to 29 °C.
Must-dive sites include: Passe de Tiputa, Passe d'Avatoru, L'Aquarium.
At a glance
- Recommended level
- advanced
- Focus
- Thrills
- Water
- 26–29 °C
- Dive centres open
- May – October ; December – March
- Indicative budget
- 3 690€
Indicative trip budget, paid directly to providers (flight, hotel, dive centre)
Dive sites
Passe d'Avatoru
More sheltered pass, suited to intermediate levels.
Marine life & flora: Whitetip sharks, schools of trevallies.
L'Aquarium
Shallow reef at the entrance of Tiputa Pass, mostly enjoyed while snorkelling.
Marine life & flora: Parrotfish, surgeonfish, Napoleon wrasse, blacktip sharks.
Water temperature month by month
| Month | Temperature |
|---|---|
| January | 28 °C |
| February | 28 °C |
| March | 29 °C |
| April | 29 °C |
| May | 28 °C |
| June | 27 °C |
| July | 27 °C |
| August | 26 °C |
| September | 26 °C |
| October | 27 °C |
| November | 27 °C |
| December | 28 °C |
With Polipia you join a group of 8 divers matched by affinity. The matchmaking fee is only due once your group is confirmed.
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