Pa’ipa’i - Bora Bora

Pa'ipa'i is a good spot for a relaxed drift dive, though currents can pick up, so check with your local guide. You'll often find yourself gliding along with plenty of reef fish, particularly dot and dash butterflyfish and six-line wrasse weaving through the coral. Keep an eye out for larger visitors too; we’ve had solid sightings of oceanic manta rays here, just cruising by. It’s a solid pick for divers looking for a mellow but rewarding dive in Bora Bora.

Location
Bora Bora, French Polynesia, Central & South Pacific
Coordinates
-16.664726, -151.539060

Marine Protected Area: Motu Tapu

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Bora Bora

Nearest Dive Centres to Pa’ipa’i

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.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Pa’ipa’i

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