Avatoru Pass
Why dive here
With 146+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, giant moray eels, octopuses and sperm whales - Avatoru Pass offers some of Rangiroa's richest drift diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest March, April, May.
Diving Avatoru Pass, you're looking at a drift through Rangiroa's main channel. The currents here can be serious, so we always check the tides – slack high tide is your friend if you prefer a gentler ride. Expect to see reef sharks, often patrolling the entrance, and plenty of pelagics cruising through. This dive is best for experienced divers comfortable with dynamic conditions and a fast-moving environment.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Avatoru Pass
Avatoru Pass Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Avatoru Pass, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
26.84°C
80°F
Current Speed
13.04 cm/s
Direction: W (274.4°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.073 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.37 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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