Les 3 Pitons
Protected Area
Grottes de Maraa
Why dive here
With 135+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sperm whales, spinner dolphins and pufferfish - Les 3 Pitons offers some of Moorea & Tahiti's richest cave diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
Les 3 Pitons on Moorea is a proper dive, a bit of an effort to get to, but we think it’s worth it. You’ll find these three distinct coral heads rising from a sandy bottom, topping out at 6, 12, and 20 metres. We love dropping down into the blue and watching the reef emerge, a real sense of discovering something. The contrast between the deep sapphire water and the vibrant corals is a real eye-catcher. Schools of blue and gold fusiliers are absolutely everywhere, sometimes so thick they feel like a living curtain. We’ve seen whitetip reef sharks circling the base, and there’s always a good chance of spotting turtles cruising past. Keep an eye out for titan triggerfish patrolling their territory and those cheeky clownfish peeking from their anemones. It’s a site that suits divers who appreciate structure and the classic big-fish encounters, a good solid choice for a morning boat dive.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Nearest Dive Centres to Les 3 Pitons
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Tahiti nui diving center
Dive and Sea
Eleuthera Plongée
Fluid Plongée
Activiseas
Mobydick Tahiti
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Les 3 Pitons
Les 3 Pitons Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Les 3 Pitons, 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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