Diving in Rangiroa

Best Time to Dive in Rangiroa

The warmest water temperatures in Rangiroa occur in April, averaging 29.2°C. The coolest conditions are in September at 26.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 28.5°C
• February: 28.7°C
• March: 29.2°C
• April: 29.2°C
• May: 28.7°C
• June: 28.0°C
• July: 27.3°C
• August: 26.8°C
• September: 26.8°C
• October: 27.3°C
• November: 28.1°C
• December: 28.4°C

Marine Life in Rangiroa

Home to 153 recorded species including 129 reef fish, 6 sea cucumbers, 5 whales & dolphins, 5 hard corals, 2 sharks & rays, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Recommended Packing List for Rangiroa

Based on average water temperature of 28.1°C, currents 11 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

Marine Protected Areas in Rangiroa

• Atoll de Aratika - Habitat or Species Management Area (IUCN Category IV)
• Atoll de Aratika - Managed Natural Resource Protected Area (IUCN Category VI)
• Atoll de Toau nord - Habitat or Species Management Area (IUCN Category IV)
• Atoll de Toau ouest - Habitat or Species Management Area (IUCN Category IV)
• Atoll de Toau est - Managed Natural Resource Protected Area (IUCN Category VI)
• Atoll de Niau - Managed Natural Resource Protected Area (IUCN Category VI)

Getting to Rangiroa - Nearest Airports

• Rangiroa Airport (RGI) - 37 km away, approx 56 min travel time
• Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), Papeete - 373 km away, approx 422 min travel time
• Arutua Airport (AXR) - 80 km away, approx 102 min travel time