Fakarava all-year dive program and biosphere context
Reef-plateau wall dive near Garuae Pass with nursery life and sharks.
Reef-plateau wall dive near Garuae Pass with nursery life and sharks.
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Tombant d Ohotu is a reef-plateau wall dive near Garuae Pass in Fakarava. The route starts on a gentle slope, follows the wall, and finishes back over a coral garden on the plateau. It is a relaxed site with fish-nursery energy and regular shark and pelagic encounters. The profile reads more like a calm reef wall than a current-heavy pass run.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 30m
Depth Note
The reef plateau slopes gently to around 30 m before the drop-off, and the dive returns over the plateau coral garden.
Best Season
Year-round, with the calmest conditions on settled lagoon days.
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef plateau, gentle slope, wall section, coral garden finish, and generally calm water.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Respect the reef edge and local access rules when entering near the pass.
Access Restrictions
Use local boat access and follow the operating window for the Garuae-side reef plateau.
Legal Notes
Fakarava is a regulated lagoon environment, so follow local marine rules and operator guidance.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A calm wall-and-plateau dive with a gentle slope into a coral garden return.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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Fakarava all-year dive program and biosphere context
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