Les jumeaux - Moorea & Tahiti

North Sands is one of those places that just works, especially when the winter migration kicks in. It’s essentially a big, open sandy area, but bordered by enough rocky bits to give things a bit of structure. We love coming here between April and October; that’s when the big sand sharks and various rays really show up, gliding over the bottom, often just out of the current. The real magic happens on the edges where the sand meets the rock. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff – we’ve seen more than a few Big-spot Anglerfish blending right into the rubble, and those Eroded Cowries are always a treat to spot. Visibility averages around 14 metres, which is usually plenty to take in the movement of a school of bludger or Yellow Spotted Trevally passing through. It’s a pretty chill dive, maxing out at 16 metres, making it suitable for divers who prefer a relaxed pace but still want to see some impressive marine life. You’ll spend most of your time slowly finning across the sand, keeping an eye on the horizon for those bigger animals, then poking around the rocks for the smaller, more camouflaged critters.

Location
Moorea & Tahiti, French Polynesia, Central & South Pacific
Coordinates
-17.476400, -149.829100

Marine Protected Area: Pointe Vénus

Best Time to Dive in Moorea & Tahiti

The warmest water temperatures in Moorea & Tahiti occur in April, averaging 29.0°C. The coolest conditions are in September at 26.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.2°C
  • February: 28.5°C
  • March: 28.9°C
  • April: 29.0°C
  • May: 28.4°C
  • June: 27.6°C
  • July: 26.7°C
  • August: 26.4°C
  • September: 26.3°C
  • October: 26.6°C
  • November: 27.2°C
  • December: 27.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Moorea & Tahiti

Nearest Dive Centres to Les jumeaux

Marine Life in Moorea & Tahiti

Home to 141 recorded species including 116 reef fish, 7 hard corals, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 5 sea cucumbers, 2 whales & dolphins, 1 clams & mussels.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Les jumeaux

Based on average water temperature of 27.6°C, currents 8 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories