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Fausse Passe de Paea

Calm-sea drift with turtles and pass wildlife.

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Local operator required

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.

Research Estimate At Fausse Passe de Paea

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VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Current StrengthModerate current
Surge StrengthFlat calm

Where Is Fausse Passe de Paea?

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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

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

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.

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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

mobydicktahiti.com · Operator

Mobydick Tahiti dive page describing the Fausse Passe de Paea drift and wildlife.

temoanadiving.com · Operator

Tahiti destination page that lists Fausse Passe de Paea among partner-center dive spots.

www.manawa.com · Operator

Taravao exploration page that lists Fausse Passe de Paea as a Level 1 with experience site.

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