Mamaru - Moorea & Tahiti

Paraiso Reef is an easy drift, a site we often head to for a relaxed second dive or when we want to take things slow. It sits right at the entrance to the Marine Park, just across from the marina. The current here reliably runs north, gently easing you along the coral ridges that parallel the shore. It’s a relatively shallow dive, maxing out around 14 metres, which means plenty of light for photography and longer bottom times. We love the schools of grunts and snappers that hang out in the nooks, and you’ll always find queen angelfish flashing their colours against the coral heads. Look closely in the anemones for tiny gobies, and we’ve spotted Broadnose Worm Eels poking their heads out of the sand on more than one occasion. This is also one of our favourite spots for a night dive. The reef really comes alive after dark, with sleeping parrotfish tucked into crevices and the chance of seeing hunting crabs and octopuses. If you’re looking for a low-stress dive with consistent marine life and good visibility, Paraiso is a solid choice. It's a great spot to practise buoyancy or just unwind without fighting a ripping current.

Location
Moorea & Tahiti, French Polynesia, Central & South Pacific
Coordinates
-17.476600, -149.846100
Type
reef

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 Mamaru

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 Mamaru

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