

Best for beginner divers, 6-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Anau is a reef and wall drop-off located in Bora Bora, French Polynesia. This site is accessible by boat and is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 6 to 30 metres and an average depth of 20 metres. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility typically between 10 and 40 metres and water temperatures ranging from 27 to 29 degrees Celsius. Species recorded around this area include spotted eagle rays, day octopus, giant moray, regal angelfish, blacktip reef sharks, various wrasses, redtooth triggerfish, orangestripe triggerfish, black durgeon, elongate clams, Pacific sailfin tang, lagoon triggerfish, pink whipray, and Pacific doublesaddle butterflyfish.
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There are usually 5 to 10 manta rays in this channel. Do not touch them.
Located in the Bora Bora lagoon, east of Fitiiu point and northeast of Anau.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-30m
Visibility
10-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include spotted eagle rays, giant moray, blacktip reef sharks, various triggerfish, and Pacific doublesaddle butterflyfish.
Yes, Anau is suitable for beginner divers.
The site has a depth range of 6 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Anau requires boat access.
The site experiences mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 40 metres.
Diving at Anau in Bora Bora requires the following certifications: Beginner. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Anau in Bora Bora. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Anau in Bora Bora are May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Anau in Bora Bora should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.