The Faults of Arue
Protected Area
Pointe Vénus
Why dive here
With 135+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sperm whales, spinner dolphins and pufferfish - The Faults of Arue offers some of Moorea & Tahiti's richest diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Faults of Arue offers a good look at Moorea's volcanic geology, with large cracks and swim-throughs formed in the ancient lava flows. We've often seen white-tip reef sharks cruising the deeper sections and smaller reef fish tucked into the crevices. It's a straightforward dive, well-suited for those looking for a relaxed exploration of the island's unique underwater topography. Visibility here is usually dependable.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Faults of Arue
The Faults of Arue Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Faults of Arue, 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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