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La Source is presented as a reliable turtle site with green and hawksbill turtles resting among the corals.
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La Source, Tahiti
Boat-accessed spring site with turtles, sharks, and a visible halocline.
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A guide helps with the spring line, the current, and the boat briefing.
West-coast Punaauia boat site centered on a freshwater spring and coral reef, with regular turtle encounters and a current-aware guided approach.
About La Source, Tahiti
La Source is a boat-accessed west-coast spring site in Punaauia with a visible halocline, coral reef structure, and a strong turtle draw. It is best approached with a local operator that knows the current line and the spring area, because the site rewards a guided plan more than a casual shore visit. The boat ride is short, the reef is lively, and the site suits divers who want a well-briefed trip.
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Research Estimate At La Source, Tahiti
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
Where Is La Source, Tahiti?
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La Source, Tahiti Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 35m
Depth Note
Freshwater spring emerges around 8 m; the site spans a shallow reef area down to about 35 m.
Best Season
Year-round; calmer weather makes the boat ride and water conditions easier.
Typical Conditions
Freshwater spring, halocline, turtle activity, shark sightings, and reef structure that is best handled with local guidance.
Safety & Access At La Source, Tahiti
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Keep to the briefed line, respect turtle resting areas, and treat the current as part of the site plan.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and local site knowledge are important because current can build around the spring and reef edge.
Legal Notes
Follow operator guidance and avoid disturbing turtles or coral.
Local Intel For La Source, Tahiti
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A guided boat dive centered on a freshwater spring and halocline, with turtles, sharks, and reef fish on a healthy west-coast reef.
Freediving
Only for confident freedivers in calm conditions and with site knowledge; most visitors should treat it as a snorkel or scuba site.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work around the turtle area, but local guidance is important because current can build quickly.
Chill / Non-diver
A relaxed guided outing with a short boat ride and long wildlife pauses if the group stays on the right line.
Wildlife at La Source, Tahiti
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At La Source, Tahiti
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Dive Spot Log Averages At La Source, Tahiti
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
