Diving in Moorea & Tahiti

Explore 74 dive sites in Moorea & Tahiti, French Polynesia. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Moorea & Tahiti

The warmest water temperatures in Moorea & Tahiti occur in April, averaging 29.0°C. The coolest conditions are in September at 26.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.2°C
  • February: 28.5°C
  • March: 28.9°C
  • April: 29.0°C
  • May: 28.4°C
  • June: 27.6°C
  • July: 26.7°C
  • August: 26.4°C
  • September: 26.3°C
  • October: 26.6°C
  • November: 27.2°C
  • December: 27.8°C

Marine Life in Moorea & Tahiti

Home to 141 recorded species including 116 reef fish, 7 hard corals, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 5 sea cucumbers, 2 whales & dolphins, 1 clams & mussels.

Recommended Packing List for Moorea & Tahiti

Based on average water temperature of 27.6°C, currents 8 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

Marine Protected Areas in Moorea & Tahiti

  • Pari - Protected natural landscape (IUCN Category V)
  • Fenua Aihere - Managed Natural Resource Protected Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • Grottes de Maraa - Natural monument (IUCN Category III)
  • Pointe Vénus - Protected natural landscape (IUCN Category V)
  • Source (pointe Narii Domingo) - Natural monument (IUCN Category III)

Getting to Moorea & Tahiti - Nearest Airports

  • Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), Papeete - 3 km away, approx 19 min travel time
  • Moorea Temae Airport (MOZ), Moorea-Maiao - 18 km away, approx 34 min travel time
  • Huahine-Fare Airport (HUH), Fare - 179 km away, approx 210 min travel time

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