Moorea & Tahiti, French Polynesia
    Pointe Vénus

    La virgule

    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 - La virgule offers some of Moorea & Tahiti's richest 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
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    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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    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)

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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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