

Best for intermediate divers, Up to 30m, boat entry, mild current.
Grottes du Tahara is a boat-accessible dive site off Tahiti Nui featuring a combination of caves, canyons, and reef structures. The topography includes enclosed passages and rock formations reaching depths of 30 metres. Divers experience visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres with mild currents. Water temperatures remain consistent between 27C and 29C throughout the year. Due to the overhead environment and potential surge within the cave entrances, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Proper buoyancy control is essential when navigating the confined sections, and entries should be timed with the surge cycle to ensure safety.
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Swell can funnel unpredictably into the cave entrances, so time your entry and exit with the surge cycle rather than fighting it. Facilities are not confirmed at this site, so sort tanks, weights, and any rentals with your dive operator before heading out.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
The site features depths ranging from the shallows down to 30 metres.
While the current is mild, the presence of caves, canyons, and surge makes this site better suited for intermediate divers.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
Divers should be aware of surge within the cave entrances and manage decompression carefully due to the depth and overhead environment.
The site is primarily a dive location featuring caves and canyons reaching depths of 30 metres.
Diving at Grottes du Tahara in Mahina requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Grottes du Tahara in Mahina. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
Grottes du Tahara in Mahina typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Grottes du Tahara in Mahina typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.