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Punaauia pinnacles with turtle-rich reef life.
Punaauia pinnacles with turtle-rich reef life.
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Three volcanic pinnacles off Tahiti's west coast create a relaxed multilevel dive with coral growth, fissures, and plenty of room to slow down and look. A short boat ride from Punaauia reaches the shallow tops and a deeper outer line, so the site works well for buoyancy practice while still giving experienced divers a scenic route with turtles and reef fish.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 35m
Depth Note
Three pinnacles top out around 6 m, 12 m, and 20 m; deeper route sections can run to about 35 m.
Best Season
year-round
Typical Conditions
Warm tropical water, generally mild currents, and clearer dry-season windows.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep good buoyancy around the fissures and deeper slopes; the site rewards slow, controlled exploration.
Access Restrictions
Open Water or equivalent recommended; use a local operator for route selection.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Three pinnacles make this a relaxed multilevel scuba dive, with shallow tops for easy hovering and a deeper outer line when conditions and certification allow.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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