

Best for intermediate divers, 5-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Tables de Taravao is located off the Taravao plateau at the southeastern tip of Tahiti Iti. This site features a combination of reef, wall, and drift topography with depths ranging from 5 to 25 metres. Divers typically experience mild currents, though surge and swell can occur, requiring careful buoyancy control to avoid sharp coral. Visibility varies between 10 and 25 metres. Water temperatures remain between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Access is by boat only, and the site is best suited for intermediate divers. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, butterflyfish, nudibranchs, and various reef-dwelling invertebrates.
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Watch your position on the wall sections when swell is running, as surge can press you into sharp coral without warning. Book through a local operator who monitors conditions daily, since the exposed location means some days are better suited to diving than others.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-25m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, dot and dash butterflyfish, regal angelfish, chromodoris nudibranchs, and elongate clams.
The site is rated for intermediate divers due to potential surge and swell conditions that require good buoyancy control.
Depths at Tables de Taravao range from 5 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat-access only site located 500 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 26 to 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Diving at Tables de Taravao in Tohautu requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Tables de Taravao in Tohautu. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.