Rangiroa, French Polynesia
    Atoll de Fakarava

    Tombant d Ohotu

    Best months: Aug–Dec

    Protected Area

    Atoll de Fakarava

    Why dive here

    With 146+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, giant moray eels, octopuses and sperm whales - Tombant d Ohotu offers some of Rangiroa's richest drift 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
    CharacterDrift dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    For those days when Garuae is just a little too spicy, Tombant d’Ohotu offers a gentler but still utterly captivating alternative. We love this site for its sheer fish density, especially if you’re into the smaller, more intricate residents. Picture this: you're drifting along a coral-encrusted wall that slopes gradually down to around 23 meters, sunlight dappling through schools of Pacific Half-and-half Chromis so thick you almost have to part them with your hands. This spot feels like a fish nursery, but in the best possible way. We've seen Bennett’s Pufferfish trying their best to hide, and the vibrant flash of Scott's wrasse darting between coral heads. While the big pelagics might be off doing their thing in the main pass, Tombant d’Ohotu consistently delivers on the details. Look out for the Archer Butterflyfish poking around the crevices – they’re surprisingly curious here. It’s a beautifully relaxing dive, ideal for photographers or anyone wanting to slow down and really observe the reef's tapestry.

    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 Tombant d Ohotu

    Tombant d Ohotu Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Tombant d Ohotu, 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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