Tupitipiti - Bora Bora

Dego Dego, just north of Bira harbour, is a dive site we appreciate for a few reasons. Descending along the wall, which bottoms out around 23 meters, you’ll see the impact of local conservation efforts right away. The coral restoration work here is visible, with new growth alongside established hard and soft corals. It's rewarding to see the reef bouncing back. We often spot schools of fusiliers hovering near the wall, and the occasional reef shark or eagle ray will cruise by in the blue. Visibility averages around 13 meters, so while it's not always super crisp, the structure and fish life are still very enjoyable. It's a relaxed dive, good for taking your time and appreciating the details.

Location
Bora Bora, French Polynesia, Central & South Pacific
Coordinates
-16.544400, -151.688600
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
15-40m

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 Tupitipiti

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 Tupitipiti

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum depth for diving at Tupitipiti?
The maximum depth for diving at Tupitipiti is 18 meters. While the overall maximum depth is 18m, divers can explore a superb landscape of caves, faults, and canyons at around 20 meters, which is home to various marine life.
What kind of marine life and underwater topography can divers expect to see at Tupitipiti?
At Tupitipiti, divers can expect to see a magnificent drop-off, a superb landscape of caves, faults, and canyons, and a huge wall of colorful coral. The site is home to diverse marine life, including numerous nurse sharks, reef sharks, gorgonians, platax, Napoleon fish, and schools of barracuda and jacks.
How challenging is the Tupitipiti dive site for recreational divers?
The Tupitipiti dive site is rated as intermediate in difficulty for recreational divers. This indicates that divers should possess some experience beyond basic certification to comfortably navigate and enjoy the site's magnificent drop-off and diverse marine encounters.
What are the best months or times of year to dive at Tupitipiti for optimal conditions and marine encounters?
Information regarding the best months or times of year to dive at Tupitipiti for optimal conditions and marine encounters is not available in the provided data. For general guidance on seasonal diving, please refer to our When to Dive section.
What scuba diving certifications are recommended or required to dive at Tupitipiti?
The provided data does not specify recommended or required scuba diving certifications for Tupitipiti. Given its intermediate difficulty rating, divers should generally have experience beyond entry-level certification.
What are the typical current and water conditions like at the Tupitipiti dive site?
At the Tupitipiti dive site, divers can expect exceptional visibility, with an average visibility of 20 meters. Information regarding typical current and water temperature conditions is not available in the provided data.