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La Faille St Etienne, Tahiti
West-coast Tahiti wall dive with turtles and sharks.
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The site is presented as a guided boat dive from Punaauia.
A guided reef opening on Tahiti's west coast that combines an easier top section with a steeper wall and frequent large marine life.
About La Faille St Etienne, Tahiti
La Faille St Etienne is a west-coast Tahiti reef wall where a shallow opening gives way to a dramatic drop-off. The upper reef is the easier section, while the deeper wall rewards slow exploration with gorgonians, black coral, turtles, and regular shark encounters. It works best as a guided boat dive, with the clearest water in the dry season and a stronger sense of exposure once you leave the reef top.
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Research Estimate At La Faille St Etienne, Tahiti
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 35m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is La Faille St Etienne, Tahiti?
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La Faille St Etienne, Tahiti Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 40m
Depth Note
The site is commonly described as a 6 to 40 m profile, with shallow hoa above the main wall.
Best Season
Year-round, with May to October offering the clearest water.
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef-top entry, a more exposed wall below, and a possible freshwater temperature break near the entry.
Safety & Access At La Faille St Etienne, Tahiti
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Stay with the guide, keep a respectful distance from sharks, and treat the wall as a more exposed profile than the reef top.
Access Restrictions
Best approached by boat with a local guide; the shallow hoa are more forgiving than the drop-off, which is better for confident divers.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-life protection rules and operator instructions; do not touch, feed, or chase wildlife.
Local Intel For La Faille St Etienne, Tahiti
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The shallow hoa suits an easier start before the dive drops into the main wall and deeper fish life.
Freediving
Competent freedivers can work the shallow hoa and reef-top line on calm days, but the wall itself is a scuba-first profile.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only realistic on the calm shallow top section; the main wall is not a snorkel target.
Recent Logged Visits At La Faille St Etienne, Tahiti
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At La Faille St Etienne, Tahiti
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility35m
Activity
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