Avapeihi pass
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, eagle rays, humpback whales, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Avapeihi pass offers some of Bora Bora's richest drift diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest March, April, May.
Avapeihi Pass is one of Bora Bora's main channels, a good spot if you're looking for a drift dive. We've often encountered blacktip reef sharks here, sometimes grey reef sharks too, just cruising the currents. It's a fairly straightforward dive, usually with decent visibility, making it suitable for divers comfortable with some current but not necessarily looking for a high-intensity experience. You’ll be carried along, watching the pelagics pass by.
Typical Avapeihi pass Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Avapeihi pass
Avapeihi pass Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Avapeihi pass, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
26.87°C
80°F
Current Speed
8.54 cm/s
Direction: W (249.4°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.057 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.21 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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