Plongée à Rangiroa — French Polynesia
Rangiroa's Tiputa Pass funnels ocean water through a narrow channel twice daily, and with it come hundreds of grey reef sharks, hammerheads, dolphins, and mantas. The incoming tide drift dive — shooting through the pass at 3+ knots surrounded by sharks — is one of diving's great adrenaline experiences.
- Score
- 59.1
- Visibilité
- 18–61m
- Température
- 25–29°C
- Meilleurs mois
- July, August, September
SCORE
-15.1333°N
-147.6500°E
Rangiroa's Tiputa Pass funnels ocean water through a narrow channel twice daily, and with it come hundreds of grey reef sharks, hammerheads, dolphins, and mantas. The incoming tide drift dive — shooting through the pass at 3+ knots surrounded by sharks — is one of diving's great adrenaline experiences.
French Polynesia's Shark Superhighway
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
26.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Key Species
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Gauguin's Pearl Farm
- Vin de Tahiti vineyard (only atoll winery in the world)
Non-Diver Score
Good topside options for non-diving companions.
Safety & Emergency
Small clinic on atoll; flight to Tahiti (1 hr) for chamber and hospital
Top Operators
Top Dive Rangiroa
PADI
Raie Manta Club
PADI