

Best for intermediate divers, Up to 23m, boat entry, moderate current.
Tombant de Papeari is a reef wall located on the south coast of Tahiti Iti. The site features a transition from a shallow reef flat into a wall that descends to a maximum depth of 23 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and the site is suited to intermediate divers comfortable with moderate currents. Water temperatures remain between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should exercise caution regarding buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp coral and rock formations. Sharks are present at this location, and conditions such as visibility can be variable.
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Book through a local charter or guided tour operator, as boat access is the only option and a guide familiar with the current patterns will help you position correctly along the wall. Given the variable visibility, arriving early in the morning often gives calmer, cleaner conditions before any wind chop builds.
Located on the east coast of Tahiti.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 23m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Moderate
Sharks are present at this dive site.
No, this site is suited to intermediate divers who have experience managing moderate currents and maintaining buoyancy.
The wall extends to a maximum depth of 23 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; there is no shore access available.
Hazards include the presence of sharks, sharp coral and rock edges, and moderate currents that require careful buoyancy control.
Diving at Tombant de Papeari in Taravao requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Tombant de Papeari in Taravao. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Expect moderate currents at Tombant de Papeari in Taravao. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.