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Aug 27, 2026Tombant d Ohotu
Reef-plateau wall dive near Garuae Pass with nursery life and sharks.
Scuba DivingSnorkelingBoatBeginnerUp to 30m
ReefWall
Local operator required
Conditions or access may require a local guide. Dive with a local operator.
A near-pass reef wall that starts gently, follows a drop-off, and finishes over the coral garden on the plateau.
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.
Safety & Access
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.
Where Is Tombant d Ohotu?
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Local Intel For Tombant d Ohotu
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Scuba Diving
A calm wall-and-plateau dive with a gentle slope into a coral garden return.
Wildlife at Tombant d Ohotu
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Research Estimate At Tombant d Ohotu
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility27m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
