Diving destination page describing Poito as the buoy site and summarizing Tikehau visibility and wildlife.
Boat-entry reef-plateau dive with strong Tikehau fish life.
Boat-entry reef-plateau dive with strong Tikehau fish life.
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Boat timing and reef-edge placement are easier with a Tikehau operator who knows the site.
Poito is a boat-entry reef dive on Tikehau that starts on a shallow coral plateau and tracks the slope toward the pass edge. The reef garden carries dense fish life, while the blue beyond the slope can bring larger predators into view.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 15m
Depth Note
Public pages place the reef start on a coral plateau at 5-15 m; the deeper slope is described qualitatively rather than with a stable published maximum.
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef plateau with a sloping edge toward the pass; outgoing-tide windows stay on the reef outskirts.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay on the reef side of the line when the current runs out and keep buoyancy tight near the drop-off.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and tide-aware routing are the practical default for the site.
Legal Notes
No special public legal restriction surfaced.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Profile starts shallow on the reef plateau and continues along the reef into a channel/pass.
Freediving
The shallow plateau may suit confident freedivers in calm windows, but the pass edge is better handled as a guided scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel stop because the route is built around the reef edge and tide timing.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Diving destination page describing Poito as the buoy site and summarizing Tikehau visibility and wildlife.
Local dive center page listing Poito among its Tikehau exploration spots.
Tikehau island page with Poito's reef-start depth and species mix.
Article on the buoy site with boat entry, coral garden, and tide handling.
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