

Best for beginner divers, 6-8m, boat entry, mild current.
Toopua Nui is a shallow reef and drift dive site situated behind Motu Toopua in Bora Bora. Reaching depths of 6 to 8 metres, this site serves as a secondary cleaning station for manta rays. Divers can observe various triggerfish, including redtooth, black durgeon, pinktail, and lagoon triggerfish. Other species recorded here include pink whipray, speckled butterflyfish, threadfin butterflyfish, and hawkfish. Access is by boat only, and the site features mild currents. Hazards include boat traffic, sea urchins, sharks, sharp coral, and stonefish. With its shallow profile, the site is suitable for beginners and offers a high-quality snorkelling experience.
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The site features a large sand bank at the bottom where eagle rays and sting rays search for food.
Requires a 25-minute boat ride.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-8m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Divers and snorkellers can encounter redtooth triggerfish, black durgeon, pinktail triggerfish, lagoon triggerfish, pink whipray, speckled butterflyfish, threadfin butterflyfish, and hawkfish.
Yes, Toopua Nui is suitable for beginners due to its shallow depth of 6 to 8 metres and mild currents.
The site depth ranges between 6 and 8 metres.
Access to Toopua Nui is by boat only.
Yes, Toopua Nui is well-suited for snorkelling and holds a rating of 4/5.
Diving at Toopua Nui in Vaitape requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Toopua Nui in Vaitape. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
Divers at Toopua Nui in Vaitape should be aware of stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Toopua Nui in Vaitape typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.