

Best for intermediate divers, 5-21m, boat entry, moderate current.
Teonai is a boat-access drift dive located in Tikehau, French Polynesia, featuring a combination of reef and wall topography. Divers typically explore depths between 5 and 21 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Visibility is generally high, ranging from 20 to 40 metres. The site is subject to moderate currents, which can accelerate during specific tidal stages, requiring intermediate skill levels and proficiency in drift diving techniques. Divers must maintain good buoyancy to navigate the sharp coral and rock formations along the wall. Due to active boat traffic in the area, the use of a surface marker buoy is essential for all ascents.
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Certification listed as advanced, so confirm your open-water drift experience with the guide shop before booking, as currents can accelerate quickly at certain tidal stages. Carry a surface marker buoy on every dive given the active boat traffic above.
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Depth
5-21m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Oct, Nov, Dec
The site ranges from 5 to 21 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers. You should confirm your open-water drift experience with the dive shop before booking.
Teonai is a boat-access site located 2000 metres from the shore; a boat is required to reach the location.
Hazards include strong and moderate currents, rip currents, sharp coral, and active boat traffic on the surface.
This site is designated for diving and requires boat access, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Teonai in Tikehau requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Teonai in Tikehau. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Teonai in Tikehau are October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Teonai in Tikehau. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Teonai in Tikehau typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.