Dive Discovery Tikehau page covering Teonai and the atoll's dive network.
Scenic reef-to-drop-off dive with abundant fish life.
Scenic reef-to-drop-off dive with abundant fish life.
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Boat route and return line are easiest with a Tikehau operator who knows the site.
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.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 50m
Depth Note
Ocean dive with a shallow 5-23 m core and a broader reef-to-plateau route that can reach about 50 m.
Best Season
Year-round; best months October to December.
Typical Conditions
Reef start, drop-off, plateau around 20 m, then a channel return to the boat.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
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.
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
Dive Discovery Tikehau page covering Teonai and the atoll's dive network.
Official English Teonai page.
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