Bora Bora, French Polynesia
    Motu Tapu

    Les Roses

    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 Roses 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

    We love Les Roses for its sheer, undeniable elegance. It’s not about huge pelagics here, though a curious long-beaked dolphin might cruise by if you’re lucky. This site is about the small, intricate details, the kind that make you slow down and actually look. You’ll find these incredibly delicate coral formations that really do resemble blooming roses, stretching out in layers. We’ve spent whole dives just hovering, picking out brilliant red hawkfish perched on a coral head, or watching blue-lined tangs drift past. The colours are subtle, but rich – think deep blues and muted oranges from the orange-lined triggerfish. For macro lovers, it’s a dream. Keep an eye out for hardshell shrimp tucked away, and you might even spot a cowry snail slowly making its way across the reef. It’s a gentle dive, generally calm, so it’s perfect for those newer to diving or anyone wanting a relaxed, visually rich experience without strong currents. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light catches the corals beautifully then.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Les Roses

    Les Roses Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Les Roses, 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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