Moorea & Tahiti, French Polynesia
    Pointe Vénus

    Grottes du Tahara

    Best months: Apr–Aug

    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.

    Best timeApr–Aug
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeHumpback Whales, Sperm Whales, Spinner Dolphins and Pufferfish · 135+ species recorded
    Water27-29°C · warmest February, March, April
    CharacterCave dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    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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    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)

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    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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