Describes Tupitipiti as a superb cave-and-fault drop-off that should be dived only in good weather.
French Polynesia · Bora Bora
Bora Bora wall dive with caves and sharks.
Bora Bora wall dive with caves and sharks.
Tupitipiti is a dramatic Bora Bora wall dive for divers who want steep relief, clear water, and a lot of life packed into one run. The site combines caves, faults, and canyon-like cuts on a big drop-off, then settles into a colorful wall with coral and gorgonians. It is best planned as a boat dive in settled weather because southeast wind and swell can make the point less forgiving than sheltered lagoon sites. Sharks, barracuda, jacks, and other big-water fish make it feel more pelagic than postcard-calm.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Presence of caves/canyons introduces overhead areas; sharks are commonly seen.
Access Restrictions
Small motorboats only, with favorable weather needed for the crossing and entry.
Legal Notes
Use a local operator and go only when wind and swell are favorable.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A boat-access wall dive with caves, faults, and a deep drop-off; best for divers who want structure and big-water fish.
Freediving
Possible only for very confident breath-hold divers in the shallower edge zones, but the site is primarily a scuba wall dive.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel site because the main features are on a deeper exposed wall.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
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Research Sources
Describes Tupitipiti as a superb cave-and-fault drop-off that should be dived only in good weather.
Guide says only small motorboats can reach Tupitipiti and notes exposure to southeast wind and swell.
Official page says Tupitipiti is a dive spot with a large number of caves and rifts in Bora Bora.

Shallow Bora Bora lagoon dive with a coral garden