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Mobydick Tahiti dive page describing the Fausse Passe de Paea drift and wildlife.
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Fausse Passe de Paea
Calm-sea drift with turtles and pass wildlife.
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A local Taravao operator is the right fit because the site is chosen around sea and weather conditions.
Lagoon start, gentle drift into a small pass, then a vaulted drop-off.
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.
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Research Estimate At Fausse Passe de Paea
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Fausse Passe de Paea?
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Fausse Passe de Paea Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
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
Overhead environment
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 Diving
Best experienced as a wall/drop-off dive along the edge of a pass, with fissures and overhangs to explore.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target because the drift profile and overhangs make it a guided scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site; it is best handled as a guided drift dive.
Wildlife at Fausse Passe de Paea
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Fausse Passe de Paea
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Fausse Passe de Paea
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
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