Rangiroa, French Polynesia

    6 passengers

    Best months: Aug–Dec

    Why dive here

    With 146+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, giant moray eels, octopuses and sperm whales - 6 passengers offers some of Rangiroa's richest diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest February, March, April.

    Best timeAug–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Dolphins, Giant Moray Eels, Octopuses and Sperm Whales · 146+ species recorded
    Water27-29°C · warmest February, March, April
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Six Passengers is a drift dive that delivers, plain and simple. We love the feeling of being swept along with the reef on one side, watching the reef sharks patrol below. It’s got a consistent buzz, never a dull moment. The current, which can pick up, usually guides you past schools of golden trevally and black surgeonfish, often with halfmoon triggerfish darting in between. Keep an eye out for humphead wrasse cruising by, they're always a treat. What we really enjoy here is the way the light filters through the water when you're moving at a decent clip, playing off the colours of the pinktail triggerfish and blue-green chromis. It's a sensory dive, less about hunting for macro and more about soaking in the energy of the reef. We'd suggest aiming for a mid-outgoing tide; that’s when the current brings in the bigger action without being overwhelming. This site is fantastic for anyone comfortable with a bit of movement, perfect for divers who appreciate the thrill of a good drift and plenty of shark encounters.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for 6 passengers

    6 passengers Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for 6 passengers, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-14.98, -147.62) (32km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    28°C

    82°F · Range: 27.2–28.7°C

    Current Speed

    11.05 cm/s

    Direction: W (264.8°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.062 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    36.23 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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