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Official Tikehau activities page that mentions manta rays in the atoll's dive/water activities.
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Manta Point
Beginner manta cleaning-station dive from the boat.
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Boat-anchored sandy cleaning station with coral patches and close manta passes.
About Manta Point
Manta Point is a boat-anchored manta cleaning station over a sandy bottom with coral patches, built for close ray encounters and an easy first-dive feel. The profile is calm and straightforward rather than current-heavy or technical.
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Research Estimate At Manta Point
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessEasy entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Manta Point?
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Manta Point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
Public pages describe a shallow anchored manta station, but do not give a stable published depth figure.
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Sandy seabed with scattered coral heads; manta rays frequent the area for cleaning.
Safety & Access At Manta Point
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Sharp coral
Safety Notes
Keep clear of the cleaning station and maintain neutral buoyancy over the coral patches.
Access Restrictions
Boat-anchored access and respectful manta etiquette are expected.
Legal Notes
No special public legal restriction surfaced.
Local Intel For Manta Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Described as suitable for beginners and for a first boat dive.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the best experience is a calm anchored manta watch with the rays overhead.
Snorkeling
Usually handled as a boat-anchored watch site rather than a dedicated snorkel stop.
Recent Logged Visits At Manta Point
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Manta Point
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
