

Best for beginner divers, 11m, boat entry.
Raira is a reef and drift dive site located off Tahaa in French Polynesia. The site maintains a consistent depth of approximately 11 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Access to the site is by boat only. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, lagoon triggerfish, Pacific doublesaddle butterflyfish, checkerboard wrasse, Pacific bullethead parrotfish, yellow boxfish, ornate butterflyfish, elongate clam, fourspot butterflyfish, pennant bannerfish, vagabond butterflyfish, rock cod, giant moray, and spotfin lionfish. Water temperatures in the region typically range between 27C and 29C throughout the year. Local facilities include air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours.
-16.80400, -151.44400
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
11m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, lagoon triggerfish, butterflyfish, parrotfish, yellow boxfish, giant moray, and spotfin lionfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers with an average depth of 11 metres.
The site has an average depth of 11 metres.
Raira is a boat dive and requires a boat charter to access.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow depth of 11 metres may allow for snorkelling depending on local operator policies and conditions.
Diving at Raira in Tevaitoa requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Raira in Tevaitoa. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Raira in Tevaitoa. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.