

Best for beginner divers, 10-19m, boat entry, moderate current.
Rotui is a reef site located in Opunohu Bay, French Polynesia, offering depths reaching 19 metres. This site is suitable for beginner divers and is accessed exclusively by boat. Divers should anticipate moderate currents, which are best navigated by entering at the up-current end of the reef to drift with the flow. Water temperatures remain consistent between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Visibility at the site can vary considerably between visits. When diving, maintain buoyancy control to avoid contact with the reef structure, and exercise caution regarding sharp coral and rocks during boat entries and exits.
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Because current runs moderate here, enter the water at the up-current end of the reef and let the flow carry you along rather than finning hard against it. Check with your local operator before the dive for current visibility conditions, as these can vary considerably.
Located within the Manava Beach Resort & Spa near Maharepa.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-19m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Year-round
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers.
The site reaches a maximum depth of 19 metres.
Rotui is accessed by boat.
Water temperatures range from 27 to 29 degrees Celsius year-round.
Divers should watch for sharp coral and rocks during boat entries and exits, and maintain buoyancy control to avoid contact with the reef.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Rotui in Maharepa. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Rotui in Maharepa are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.