Diving in Bora Bora

Explore 41 dive sites in Bora Bora, French Polynesia. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Bora Bora

The warmest water temperatures in Bora Bora occur in April, averaging 29.3°C. The coolest conditions are in September at 26.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.4°C
  • February: 28.6°C
  • March: 29.3°C
  • April: 29.3°C
  • May: 28.9°C
  • June: 28.1°C
  • July: 27.2°C
  • August: 26.9°C
  • September: 26.8°C
  • October: 27.2°C
  • November: 27.8°C
  • December: 28.1°C

Marine Life in Bora Bora

Home to 141 recorded species including 121 reef fish, 7 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 hard corals, 3 whales & dolphins, 2 sharks & rays, 1 other.

Dive Site Difficulty in Bora Bora

Bora Bora has 1 beginner dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Bora Bora

Based on average water temperature of 28.0°C, currents 6 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Bora Bora

  • Motu Tapu - Protected natural landscape (IUCN Category V)

Getting to Bora Bora - Nearest Airports

  • Raiatea Airport (RFP), Uturoa - 16 km away, approx 32 min travel time
  • Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), Papeete - 233 km away, approx 269 min travel time
  • Bora Bora Airport (BOB), Motu Mute - 27 km away, approx 45 min travel time

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