

Best for advanced divers, 20-43m, boat entry, mild current.
The Marado is a deep wall and reef site located off Tahiti Iti. The topography features a steep wall dropping from 20 to 43 metres, with an average depth of 35 metres. Divers encounter hard corals and zoanthids across the wall face, while wrasses and chromodoris nudibranchs inhabit the reef structure. Due to the significant depth, this site is strictly for advanced divers with solid buoyancy control and careful gas management. Access is by boat only. Conditions include mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
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With a maximum depth of 43 metres, plan your dive profile before you descend and brief your buddy on your turn pressure. Check locally for current boat operator schedules and whether hire equipment meets your requirements for deep diving.
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Depth
20-43m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Divers can observe hard corals, zoanthids, wrasses, and chromodoris nudibranchs along the wall and reef.
No, The Marado is intended for advanced divers only due to the deep profile and the requirement for solid buoyancy control.
The site ranges from 20 to 43 metres, with an average depth of 35 metres.
The Marado is a boat-only dive site.
The primary hazards are the deep profile and the presence of sharks.
Diving at The Marado in Tahiti requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at The Marado in Tahiti. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The Marado in Tahiti typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at The Marado in Tahiti typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.