Official notice listing Récif Tabu among accessible dive sites for an authorized operation.
Récif Tabu is a sheltered sandy reef with a rocky drop-off and the Toho 5 below.
Récif Tabu is a sheltered sandy reef with a rocky drop-off and the Toho 5 below.
Access is normally arranged through a Nouméa dive center or boat operator.
Récif Tabu is a sheltered reef near Nouméa with a gentle sandy slope, a rocky drop-off on one side, and the Toho 5 wreck below the main reef. It works well as an easy boat dive when the lagoon is calm, because the start is straightforward and the site gives you a simple reef-to-wreck progression without a complicated swim. Expect reef fish, jacks, whitetip reef sharks, and occasional lionfish around the wreck.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 24m
Depth Note
Directory listings place the reef around 12-24 m; the Toho 5 wreck lies below the reef.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer lagoon conditions and the clearest water in the cooler season.
Typical Conditions
A sheltered sandy reef with a rocky edge, settled lagoon visibility on good days, and a wreck below the main reef.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Follow the operator briefing, stay aware of the outer drop-off, and treat the wreck area as a separate more exposed zone.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and operator rules apply; this is not a free shore-entry site.
Legal Notes
Use local reserve and boat-operator rules for the Phare/Amédée area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A straightforward boat dive with an easy reef start, a shallow slope, and the Toho 5 wreck below the main reef.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Official notice listing Récif Tabu among accessible dive sites for an authorized operation.
Independent listing with the 12-24 m depth band and reef/wreck/sand classification.
Community listing describing the site as sheltered and novice-friendly.
Tourism article placing Récif Tabu in the Phare reserve and naming representative marine life.
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