TopDive
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) - TopDive offers some of Bora Bora's richest diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
TopDive Bora Bora is a good introduction to the lagoon, though it’s not our pick for the island’s absolute best. We’d describe it as a reliably pleasant dive, often a checkout dive for those getting their fins wet after a long flight. You’ll find healthy hard corals here, plenty of table acropora providing shelter. Look closely and you’ll spot Yellow Tangs flitting amongst the branches, and often schools of fusiliers hanging out in the blue. What makes TopDive interesting is the sheer density of some smaller species. We’ve seen more Brown Spinecheek Gudgeons here than almost anywhere else, blending perfectly with the sand. The site also gets its fair share of reef sharks, usually blacktips cruising by, curious but keeping their distance. We’d suggest going early, before the boat traffic picks up, to really appreciate the calmer moments. Visibility is consistently good, usually around 20-25 metres, and currents are typically mild, making it a relaxed dive for anyone comfortable with their buoyancy. It’s a gentle wake-up call to the underwater world of Bora Bora, perfect for easing into your dive holiday.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TopDive
TopDive Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TopDive, 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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