Mamaa
Why dive here
With 146+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, giant moray eels, octopuses and sperm whales - Mamaa offers some of Rangiroa's richest diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest March, April, May.
Mamaa offers a gentle drift along the outer reef in Rangiroa. Expect to see reef sharks patrolling the drop-off and schools of trevally darting past. It's a relaxed dive, making it a good option for those looking for less intense currents than the passes, but still wanting to experience Rangiroa's shark action. We’d suggest it for divers comfortable with drift diving.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mamaa
Mamaa Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mamaa, 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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