

Best for beginner divers, 5-35m, shore entry, mild current.
Te Ava Piti in Tahaa is a shore-entry dive site featuring a combination of natural reef and artificial reef structures. The site offers depths ranging from 5 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Visibility is high, typically between 30 and 60 metres, and water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, fluctuating between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius. With mild currents and no boat required, the site is accessible for shore diving. Facilities including showers and changing rooms are available on site for diver convenience. While suitable for beginners, divers should monitor their depth carefully as the reef extends beyond shallow limits.
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Showers and changing rooms are available on site, so you can pack light and rinse off comfortably after your dive. As a shore entry with mild current and no boat required, this site suits self-guided diving, but newer divers should plan their depth carefully given the reef drops well beyond beginner range.
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No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-35m
Visibility
30-60m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and shore access, though divers should manage their depth carefully as the reef drops to 35 metres.
The depth ranges from 5 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Te Ava Piti is a shore-entry dive site, meaning no boat is required to access the reef.
Showers and changing rooms are provided on site for diver use.
While the site is primarily a dive location, the shallower sections of the reef are accessible for those wishing to explore the area.
Te Ava Piti in Uturoa typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Te Ava Piti in Uturoa typically ranges from 30 metres to 60 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.