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Tiputa Pass

Rangiroa, French Polynesia, French Polynesia

A powerful atoll pass known for dolphins, sharks, pelagic encounters, drift diving, and tidal planning.

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WaterUnknown
AccessGuided boat dive through a current local operator; route and entry are tide- and current-dependent.
ExperienceAdvanced open-water recommended with recent strong-current drift experience; deeper or overhead profiles require matching technical training.
Maximum depthRoute-dependent; the operator sets the maximum for certification, current and gas plan.
Best seasonDived year-round where operators run; tide, weather and wildlife seasons determine access.
VisibilityOften 20–40 m; tide, plankton, swell and weather can reduce visibility.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates-14.95300, -147.62200
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Before you arrive

Access notes

Reconfirm operator access, tide window, route, depth, certification threshold, conservation rules and emergency plan. Coordinates are display-only and not for navigation.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Strong tidal current, down-current zones, sharks, separation, blue-water ascent, boat traffic and remote emergency response. Local tide planning, guide, SMB and insurance are essential.

At the site

Facilities and support

Current island dive centres provide guided boats, tanks, weights and standard safety equipment. Hyperbaric evacuation may require Tahiti.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.