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Rangiroa, French Polynesia

Tiputa Pass Shark s Cave

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 - Tiputa Pass Shark s Cave offers some of Rangiroa's richest cave 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

CharacterCave dive

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Inside the Tiputa Pass, Shark's Cave is less a cave and more an overhang where you can often spot whitetip reef sharks resting on the bottom. We find it’s a good spot for a relaxed drift, observing the sleeping sharks without the intensity of the main channel. Visibility can vary, but it’s generally decent, making it suitable for divers comfortable with mild current.

Safety Notes

Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tiputa Pass Shark s Cave

Tiputa Pass Shark s Cave Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Tiputa Pass Shark s Cave, 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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