Moorea & Tahiti, French Polynesia
    Pointe Vénus

    Faille d'Arue

    Best months: Jan–Dec

    Protected Area

    Pointe Vénus

    Why dive here

    With 135+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sperm whales, spinner dolphins and pufferfish - Faille d'Arue offers some of Moorea & Tahiti's richest diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest February, March, April.

    Marine lifeHumpback Whales, Sperm Whales, Spinner Dolphins and Pufferfish · 135+ species recorded
    Water26-29°C · warmest February, March, April
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    There’s something about a good swim-through that just feels right, and Faille d’Arue delivers. It’s a crack in the reef, a deep cut that you can navigate, feeling the cool water swirl around you as you pass through. We love that slight squeeze, the way the light filters in from either end, making the water inside glow a fantastic blue. It’s not just a hole in the wall, either. Keep an eye out for the smaller inhabitants here. We’ve seen Lettered Mitres tucked into crevices and Porous Cowries clinging to the rock. Humphead Unicornfish and Blue-lined Surgeonfish often cruise by the entrances, catching the slight current. It’s a perfect spot if you appreciate the architecture of the reef as much as the fish life. The dive is fairly straightforward, making it a good choice for newer divers looking for that thrill of passing through a natural tunnel. Go early in the morning for the best light.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Faille d'Arue

    Faille d'Arue Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Faille d'Arue, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data

    August Averages

    Sea Temperature

    26.42°C

    80°F

    Current Speed

    7.81 cm/s

    Direction: SW (230.2°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.053 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    36.18 PSU

    Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)

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