Operator page with basin depth range and repeated wildlife sightings.
Tahiti Iti lagoon basin with sharks, rays, and reef life.
Tahiti Iti lagoon basin with sharks, rays, and reef life.
Le Trou du Lagon is a sheltered Tahiti Iti lagoon basin with mixed sand and coral patches, a simple bowl-shaped route, and a steady mix of large-lagoon life. Expect whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, pufferfish, scorpionfish, anemones, and other roaming fish over a site that rewards relaxed pacing, controlled buoyancy, and wide-angle photo stops.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 30m
Depth Note
Broad lagoon basin reported from shallow margins to deeper sections.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Lagoon water, mixed sand and coral, and a broad basin profile that supports relaxed exploration.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Whitetip reef sharks may be present; maintain respectful distance and avoid disturbing resting animals.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving across a lagoon basin with depths from 2 to 30 m.
Freediving
Better suited to scuba than freediving because the basin includes deeper sections and rewards slower pacing.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary here; treat Le Trou du Lagon as a scuba-first lagoon site.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Operator page with basin depth range and repeated wildlife sightings.
Official Vairao listing with the same site description and year-round opening.
Official listing with basin description, wildlife, and lagoon-dive depth band.
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