Opunohu Bay
Protected Area
Pointe Vénus
Why dive here
With 135+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sperm whales, spinner dolphins and pufferfish - Opunohu Bay offers some of Moorea & Tahiti's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
Opunohu Bay offers a relaxed dive, a good spot for a second tank or for newer divers getting comfortable with the local conditions. You'll likely see smaller reef fish darting amongst the coral patches, and often a few blacktip reef sharks cruise by. It's a gentle introduction to Moorea's underwater world, usually with mild currents. If you're looking for an easy, pleasant dive, this bay delivers.
Typical Opunohu Bay Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Opunohu Bay
Opunohu Bay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Opunohu Bay, 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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