Teonai has a shallow reef core around the plateau, with a broader route that can run down to about 50 m.

How difficult is Teonai?

It is a solid boat dive with more range than a lagoon site, but it is still approachable for divers who are comfortable with a bit of depth and a channel return.

What does the entry at Teonai look like?

It is a boat dive that starts on the reef and returns through a channel to the boat.

What makes Teonai a good Tikehau dive?

It combines a reef start, a drop-off, a plateau, and a channel return, so the route feels varied and full of life.

What marine life can I expect at Teonai?

Large schools of horse mackerel, Napoleon wrasse, eagle rays, blacktip reef sharks, and whitetip reef sharks are characteristic sightings.

What should I know about visibility and current at Teonai?

Visibility is usually decent across the reef and plateau, and the channel return adds some movement without turning it into a full pass dive.

When is the best time to dive Teonai?

Teonai is available year-round, with the strongest months often being October to December.

Teonai

Scenic reef-to-drop-off dive with abundant fish life.

Scuba DivingFreedivingBoatAdvanced5m - 50m

Reef

Local operator required

Boat route and return line are easiest with a Tikehau operator who knows the site.

Reef start, oceanic drop-off, plateau, then channel return to the boat.

About Teonai

Teonai is a scenic reef-to-drop-off dive that starts on hard structure, falls to a plateau, and turns back through a channel to the boat. The route gives you reef texture, open-water fish life, and enough range to feel more varied than a flat lagoon session.

Safety & Access

Site Conditions

Dangerous wildlife

Safety Notes

Depths can reach 50 m and the site is known for shark encounters; plan gas and depth limits accordingly.

Access Restrictions

Boat access and comfort with a reef-to-channel profile are expected.

Legal Notes

No special public legal restriction surfaced.

Where Is Teonai?

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Local Intel For Teonai

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba Diving

Typical profile is reef to drop-off, reaching a plateau around 20 m and potentially down to 50 m before returning through a channel.

Freediving

The shallow reef start and plateau can work for confident freedivers, but the channel return favors strong current awareness.

Snorkeling

Not a casual snorkel site because the route runs along drop-off and channel water.

Wildlife at Teonai

Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.

Sharks

Blacktip Reef Shark

Carcharhinus melanopterus

Gestreifter Adlerrochen ( Pteromylaeus bovinus )

Rays

Eagle Ray

Saltwater Fishes

Jackfish

Sharks

Whitetip Reef Shark

Triaenodon obesus

Saltwater Fishes

Wrasse

Research Estimate At Teonai

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

Avg. Visibility25m

Access4/5 · Simple entry

Coral4/5 · Healthy coral

Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety

Facilities4/5 · Good facilities

CurrentModerate current

SurgeFlat calm

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French Polynesia · Tikehau

Teonai

Scenic reef-to-drop-off dive with abundant fish life.

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