Mahara motu
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, eagle rays, humpback whales, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Mahara motu offers some of Bora Bora's richest diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
Mahara motu offers a straightforward drift dive along a sandy bottom, broken up by coral bommies. We typically find several species of reef sharks cruising through, often blacktips and greys, alongside schools of snapper. It’s a good easy dive for newer divers looking to experience Bora Bora’s signature shark action without strong currents. Expect decent visibility, making it easy to spot activity from a distance.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mahara motu
Mahara motu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mahara motu, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-16.62, -151.58) (2km away)
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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