Mobydick Tahiti dive page describing the Fausse Passe de Paea drift and wildlife.
Fausse Passe de Paea
Calm-sea drift with turtles and pass wildlife.
Local operator required
A local Taravao operator is the right fit because the site is chosen around sea and weather conditions.
About Fausse Passe de Paea
Fausse Passe de Paea is a calm-sea drift dive that starts in the lagoon, runs toward a small pass, and finishes along an arched drop-off with turtles and pass wildlife.
Research Estimate At Fausse Passe de Paea
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Where Is Fausse Passe de Paea?
Fausse Passe de Paea Planning Details
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Typical Conditions
Lagoon-start drift into a small pass, finishing on a vaulted drop-off.
Safety & Access At Fausse Passe de Paea
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
The drop-off includes overhangs; maintain appropriate buoyancy and awareness when diving near the wall features.
Access Restrictions
Boat entry and calm-sea windows are the practical default; the operator chooses whether the lagoon-to-pass line is suitable.
Legal Notes
No special public legal restriction surfaced.
Local Intel For Fausse Passe de Paea
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Best experienced as a wall/drop-off dive along the edge of a pass, with fissures and overhangs to explore.
Freedive
Not a primary freedive target because the drift profile and overhangs make it a guided scuba dive.
Snorkel
Not a casual snorkel site; it is best handled as a guided drift dive.
Fausse Passe de Paea Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Fausse Passe de Paea
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Wildlife at Fausse Passe de Paea
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Recent Logged Visits At Fausse Passe de Paea
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Fausse Passe de Paea Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Fausse Passe de Paea Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Tahiti destination page that lists Fausse Passe de Paea among partner-center dive spots.
Taravao exploration page that lists Fausse Passe de Paea as a Level 1 with experience site.
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