La virgule
Protected Area
Pointe Vénus
Why dive here
With 135+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sperm whales, spinner dolphins and pufferfish - La virgule offers some of Moorea & Tahiti's richest diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
La Virgule, off Moorea, is one of those spots we always try to hit. You drop into a gentle current, often a light drift, which makes the whole dive feel effortless. It’s got a mix of coral formations, some sturdy stony corals and patches of staghorn, but the real show here is the fish life that works its way through it. We love watching the squadrons of blackspot surgeonfish move in unison; they’re just everywhere. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too, especially around the coral heads. We’ve had great luck spotting opossum pipefish tucked away, and the delicate blennies are often perched, watching you go by. Our favourite is probably the batavian parrotfish, always in motion, munching away. It’s a comfortable dive, perfect for just cruising along and soaking it all in, great for photographers who want to take their time, or anyone who just wants a beautiful, easy dive in a classic Polynesian setting.
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Fluid Plongée
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La virgule
La virgule Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La virgule, 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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