

Best for beginner divers, Up to 21m, boat entry, mild current.
Mamaru is a reef dive located in Opunohu Bay, Moorea. The site features a profile ranging from the shallows down to a maximum depth of 21 metres. Conditions are generally manageable for beginners due to mild currents, though visibility can vary significantly between visits. Access to this site is by boat only. Divers should be aware of potential surge and swell when exiting the water. Maintain neutral buoyancy throughout the dive to avoid contact with the sharp coral and rocks on the reef floor. As facilities are unconfirmed at this location, ensure you bring all necessary equipment from your departure point.
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Because visibility can vary significantly, ask your dive operator for a current conditions report before booking your day. Facilities are unconfirmed at this location, so bring everything you need from your departure point.
Boat departures for fun dives are at 7:30am and 9:30am.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 21m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners as it features mild currents that allow divers to focus on buoyancy control.
The site ranges from the shallows down to a maximum depth of 21 metres.
Mamaru is a boat-only dive site; you must arrange transport with a dive operator.
Divers should watch for surge and swell when exiting the boat and maintain buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks on the reef floor. Additionally, sharks have been recorded at this site.
The water temperature at this site ranges between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Diving at Mamaru in Maharepa requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Mamaru in Maharepa. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Mamaru in Maharepa are July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.