Grottes du Tahara
Protected Area
Pointe Vénus
Why dive here
With 135+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sperm whales, spinner dolphins and pufferfish - Grottes du Tahara offers some of Moorea & Tahiti's richest cave diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
Grottes du Tahara isn’t about huge pelagics, it’s about the feeling of being somewhere secret. We love the way the light filters in through the cave entrances. It casts these incredible blue shafts that illuminate the ceiling. Look closely and you’ll spot Red Squirrelfish tucked into crevices. They just hang there, their big eyes reflecting your torch beam. We've seen dusky farmerfish darting in and out of the shadows and the occasional Arc-eye Hawkfish perched on a coral head, keeping a lazy watch. The current here is usually pretty mild. It makes for an easy drift into the main chamber, though we always suggest checking conditions with your local guide. It's a great spot for photographers keen on playing with light and shadow, or divers who just appreciate a more intimate, less frantic experience. Bring a good torch. It really enhances the colours inside.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Ecole de plongée de Tahiti
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Grottes du Tahara
Grottes du Tahara Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Grottes du Tahara, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-17.58, -149.62) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 26.2–28.2°C
Current Speed
15 cm/s
Direction: SW (233.1°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.048 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.14 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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