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Dive Spot Guide•
Le Tombant Saint Étienne
Boat-accessed wall dive off Punaauia with drift potential.
Short boat run to a vertical outer-reef wall; drift potential and open-water exposure make it a better fit for experienced divers.
About Le Tombant Saint Étienne
Le Tombant Saint Etienne is a Tahiti wall dive off Punaauia with a short boat approach to a vertical reef opening over deep blue water. The route is a straightforward wall profile that can drift toward the Saint-Etienne fault, making it better for divers comfortable with open-water exposure and changing current than for casual lagoon dives.
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Research Estimate At Le Tombant Saint Étienne
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20.2m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Le Tombant Saint Étienne?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Le Tombant Saint Étienne Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 6m
Depth Note
The reef slopes to about 5–6 m before plunging into a steep vertical wall (deeper depths not specified).
Best Season
Year-round; clearer water is more likely in calmer weather windows.
Typical Conditions
Vertical outer-reef wall with blue-water exposure, variable current, and occasional drift runs.
Safety & Access At Le Tombant Saint Étienne
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
The reef transitions into a steep wall; maintain buoyancy control and monitor depth when descending along the drop-off.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the normal route, and a local guide is the sensible way to handle the wall and any drift.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-area rules and operator guidance; avoid touching reef or wildlife.
Local Intel For Le Tombant Saint Étienne
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving along the reef slope and then the vertical wall.
Freediving
Only the shallow lip is practical for freediving; the main wall is too exposed for casual apnea sessions.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the top of the reef; the main attraction sits on the wall below easy snorkel range.
Wildlife at Le Tombant Saint Étienne
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Le Tombant Saint Étienne
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Le Tombant Saint Étienne
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20.2m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
