

Best for beginner divers, 1-6m, shore entry, mild current.
Motu Tiano is a reef and artificial reef site located in Tikehau, French Polynesia. Accessible directly from the resort's overwater bungalow pontoons, this shore entry site is suitable for beginners. Divers and snorkellers can explore the reef at depths ranging from 1 to 6 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres. Conditions are generally mild with visibility between 5 and 15 metres and water temperatures ranging from 27 to 30 degrees Celsius. The site is well-equipped with facilities including parking, showers, equipment rental, and a dive shop. Hazards to be aware of include low visibility, sharks, and sharp coral.
-15.11850, -148.18450
Visit between January and March for hammerhead sharks and eagle rays, or late August to mid-October for manta rays and humpback whales.
Fly into Rangiroa Airport (RGI) from Tahiti or Bora Bora.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 6m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners with an average depth of 3 metres and mild currents.
Yes, the site is well-suited for snorkelling and holds a rating of 4 out of 5.
Access is via a shore entry directly from the resort's overwater bungalow pontoons.
Divers and snorkellers should be aware of low visibility, the presence of sharks, and sharp coral.
The site offers parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, a cafe, first aid, a dive shop, boat charters, guided tours, and gear storage.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Motu Tiano in Tikehau. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Motu Tiano in Tikehau. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Motu Tiano in Tikehau are January, February, March, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Motu Tiano in Tikehau typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Motu Tiano in Tikehau typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.