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Independent Moorea guide with depth, visibility, skill-level, and wildlife notes for Temae.
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Boat-access Moorea dive with a coral plate, gentle slope, shark-nursery reputation, and clear-water wildlife.
About Temae
Temae is a relaxed Moorea dive on a coral plate that eases down a gentle slope with sandy tongues. It is famous for shark-nursery sightings and for the way schools of fish stay close in the blue, so it works for divers who want an easy profile with real wildlife. The site is especially appealing when visibility is clear and the water is calm enough to let the reef shape stand out.
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Research Estimate At Temae
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Temae?
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Temae Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 20m
Depth Note
Starts on a coral plate around 15 m and eases down a gentle slope; typical dive depth is about 20 m.
Best Season
May through October for drier weather, calmer conditions, and better visibility.
Typical Conditions
Coral plate and gentle slope with sandy tongues, clear water, and calm conditions beyond the lagoon.
Safety & Access At Temae
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Shark nursery areas call for calm movement, steady buoyancy, and distance from wildlife.
Access Restrictions
Use a local operator for the dive line; the shallow lagoon is best treated as the beach and snorkel zone, not the main scuba route.
Legal Notes
Temae Beach is publicly accessible, but the shoreline is privately owned.
Local Intel For Temae
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a relaxed boat dive on a coral plate and gentle slope, with sharks and schooling fish to watch in the blue.
Freediving
Freediving is limited to the very shallow lagoon; the 15 m coral plate and shark area are scuba territory.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is excellent at Temae Beach, but the dive line itself is the deeper coral-slope route.
Wildlife at Temae
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Temae
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Temae
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
