Moorea & Tahiti, French Polynesia
    Grottes de Maraa

    Les 3 Pitons

    Best months: Apr–Aug

    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.

    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

    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.

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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)

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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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