Site page with reef shape, shark and fish mix, and depth ceiling.
French Polynesia · Tahiti
Tahiti Iti reef overhang with gorgonians and sharks.
Tahiti Iti reef overhang with gorgonians and sharks.
Best done with a local boat operator from Taravao/Phaeton Bay.
La Vavi is a Tahiti Iti ocean reef with a gorgonian-covered overhang, coral pockets, and white-tip reef shark interest. The dive is best treated as a guided boat profile from the peninsula, with the main structure easing into a more open blue-water edge. It suits comfortable divers who want reef texture, shaded life, and a calm, deliberate pace.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
The overhang and deeper edge call for a controlled scuba profile. Keep clear of resting sharks and stay conservative on depth and gas.
Access Restrictions
Boat access with a local operator is the practical default; this is not a casual shore entry.
Legal Notes
Follow standard French Polynesia marine rules and the operator briefing.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a guided boat-dive profile with a shaded overhang, coral pockets, and a deeper blue edge; it rewards a controlled, unhurried descent.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Site page with reef shape, shark and fish mix, and depth ceiling.
Operator location, schedule, and peninsula boat-dive logistics.
Community depth listing for La Vavi at 12-39 m.

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