Fakarava all-year dive program and biosphere context
Tombant d Ohotu
Reef-plateau wall dive near Garuae Pass with nursery life and sharks.
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About Tombant d Ohotu
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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Tombant d Ohotu Planning Details
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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.
Safety & Access At Tombant d Ohotu
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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.
Local Intel For Tombant d Ohotu
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Scuba
A calm wall-and-plateau dive with a gentle slope into a coral garden return.
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