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    The Break dive site
    reef
    15-35m
    Rangiroa, French Polynesia

    The Break

    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 - The Break offers some of Rangiroa's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 15-35m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    The Break in Rangiroa is exactly what it sounds like, a section of reef where the ocean swell regularly crashes over the top, creating powerful surge. It’s a shallow drift over a busy hard coral reef, often with white tip reef sharks tucked into the cracks and parrotfish grazing the coral. We'd suggest this site for experienced divers comfortable with surge and strong currents. It's a proper wild ride when the conditions are right.

    Typical The Break Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Break

    The Break Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for The Break, 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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