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Operator fact sheet with Rangiroa pass and boat-support details.
Avatoru Pass
Rangiroa pass drift with sharks and mantas.
Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced15m - 35m
LagoonReef
Local operator required
A guide is the normal way to dive Avatoru Pass because entry, timing, and exit all depend on the current.
Boat-access channel dive in northwest Rangiroa where incoming current shapes the route and the wildlife.
About Avatoru Pass
Avatoru Pass is Rangiroa's wider-channel drift, where incoming current carries divers past a coral wall, sandy runout, and open blue water. Sharks and mantas headline the dive, with jackfish and other pelagics building the current-driven spectacle.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Strong currentDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
This is a drift dive through a pass and may involve strong current; plan the drift and be aware of shark activity.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and current timing are essential.
Legal Notes
Follow the guide's current plan and do not attempt an independent pass crossing.
Where Is Avatoru Pass?
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Local Intel For Avatoru Pass
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for divers comfortable with drift control, pass timing, and shark encounters in moving water.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the pass current and depth make scuba the safer fit.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site; only guided drift snorkeling should be considered when conditions are very calm.
Wildlife at Avatoru Pass
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Avatoru Pass
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility25m
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
