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Official Rangiroa drift-diving page mentioning Eolienne as a beginner drift site on the outgoing current.
Eolienne
Sheltered Tiputa coral drift with dolphins and mantas.
Scuba DivingFreedivingBoatBeginner10m - 23m
Reef
Local operator required
A guide is the normal way to handle the drift start and any continuation toward the Angle or pass.
Shallow coral plateau on the Tiputa axis that can start a drift toward the Angle or the pass.
About Eolienne
L'Éolienne de Rangiroa is Tiputa's sheltered coral drop-off, where a shallow plateau opens onto blue water and can start a drift toward the Angle or the pass. It is the calm side of the route: easy to read on the plateau, then more open once the drift begins.
Safety & Access
Access Restrictions
Boat access and guide timing are the practical norm.
Legal Notes
Follow the guide if the dive continues into the drift section.
Where Is Eolienne?
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Local Intel For Eolienne
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Beginner-friendly on the plateau, with the drift side needing a guide if you continue out of the sheltered area.
Freediving
The shallow plateau can work for confident freedivers, but the drift continuation is better handled carefully.
Wildlife at Eolienne
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Eolienne
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility27m
Access5/5 · Easy entry
Coral5/5 · Pristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
