Tapu Canyon
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) - Tapu Canyon offers some of Bora Bora's richest diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
Tapu Canyon offers a gentle drift along a sandy bottom, often with reef sharks cruising through the channel. You'll likely spot eagle rays gliding past and barracuda schooling in the blue. It’s a straightforward dive, topping out at 20 meters, making it a good choice for newer divers looking for some easy action. We consider it a solid introductory dive for the area.
Typical Tapu Canyon Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tapu Canyon
Tapu Canyon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tapu Canyon, 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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