Bora Bora, French Polynesia
    Motu Tapu

    Les rairas

    Good diving all year

    Protected Area

    Motu Tapu

    Why dive here

    With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, eagle rays, humpback whales, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Les rairas offers some of Bora Bora's richest diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest February, March, April.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Eagle Rays, Humpback Whales, Manta Rays and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 140+ species recorded
    Water27-29°C · warmest February, March, April
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Les Rairas is a site we’ve always enjoyed for its sheer comfort food vibe, the kind of dive where you just kick back and watch the show. It’s not about dramatic drop-offs or swim-throughs here, but about the density of reef life moving around you. We're talking schools of Pacific Half-and-half Chromis so thick they shimmer like a single organism, reflecting the light from above. Keep an eye out for the Golden cleanerwrasse darting in and out of bigger fish gills, a constant, fascinating ballet. We often spot Pinktail triggerfish hovering near their territory, a bold flash of colour against the reef. Look closer and you'll find Flowery Flounders perfectly camouflaged on the sandy patches, sometimes only giving themselves away when they twitch an eye. This spot is fantastic for photographers who want to spend time getting close-up shots without fighting a strong current. It’s a gentle drift, really, letting you soak in the details. We’d suggest a morning dive, the light is usually softer and those chromis schools tend to be at their most active. It’s a reminder that sometimes the best dives are the ones where you just slow down and observe.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Les rairas

    Les rairas Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Les rairas, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-16.62, -151.58) (2km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    27°C

    81°F · Range: 26.5–29.3°C

    Current Speed

    6.4 cm/s

    Direction: SW (231.3°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.053 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    36.27 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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