Eden Park - Moorea & Tahiti

Jemeluk Bay is one of those places that sticks with you, especially if you’re staying in Amed. We love it for an easy shore dive, perfect when you don't feel like a boat trip. Drop in, and you’re immediately greeted by a sloping reef, then it gently rolls into a wall. It’s not a dramatic drop, more of a soft descent, but it’s loaded with texture. Look closely at the table corals and staghorn patches; you’ll often spot a rosy frogfish just sitting there, pretending to be a sponge. The real draw here, for us, is how vibrant the hard corals remain, especially around the corner towards Bunutan. The light filters through the shallow water, making the branch corals glow. We’ve had some cracking encounters with hawksbill turtles here, just cruising past, completely unbothered. It's a fantastic spot for macro, too – keep an eye out for those tiny brown-blotched okenias or the elusive Shimada’s pygmygobies tucked away. A steady current often drifts through, so it’s a nice lazy drift for a good portion of the dive. Perfect for a relaxed afternoon.

Location
Moorea & Tahiti, French Polynesia, Central & South Pacific
Coordinates
-17.477600, -149.849500
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Pointe Vénus

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Moorea & Tahiti

Nearest Dive Centres to Eden Park

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.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Eden Park

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