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Faille de Poe
Faille de Poe is a current-heavy fault dive for big-fish seekers.
Local operator required
The site is routinely run by Bourail Aqua Diving and selected around diver level and weather.
Use a local Bourail operator, expect limited visibility and strong current, and treat it as an advanced guided drift through a lagoon fault.
About Faille de Poe
Faille de Poe is a signature Bourail fault dive in the middle of Poé Lagoon for experienced divers who want current, structure, and big-fish action. The site follows an old riverbed inside the lagoon, so visibility is often limited and the dive can move quickly if the current is running. Local operators treat it as an advanced target with deep-dive training and a minimum-experience threshold. The payoff is strong pelagic and ray life, with barracuda, stingrays, jacks, sharks, and guitarfish regularly highlighted.
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Research Estimate At Faille de Poe
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 13m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Faille de Poe?
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Faille de Poe Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 23m
Depth Note
Old riverbed fault in Poé Lagoon; the main channel sits around 20 m and reaches about 23 m. Current and visibility vary by day.
Best Season
April to November is the most stable window; the site can run year-round, but wet-season winds and currents are less forgiving.
Typical Conditions
Limited visibility, often strong current, and an old-riverbed fault profile in the lagoon.
Safety & Access At Faille de Poe
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityStrong current
Safety Notes
Treat it as an advanced drift-style fault dive with a hard no on casual entry; current and visibility can change the plan quickly.
Access Restrictions
Advanced dive only; local operators usually require at least 20 dives plus Deep Dive specialty.
Legal Notes
The site sits in the UNESCO lagoon context, so follow the dive center's briefing, reserve rules, and day-of weather call.
Local Intel For Faille de Poe
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for experienced divers who can keep trim in moving water and stay comfortable with limited visibility. Treat it as a guided, experienced-only outing.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the current and low visibility make it much better suited to scuba with local operator support.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site. The main feature sits below the surface and is only really rewarding on scuba.
Wildlife at Faille de Poe
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Faille de Poe
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Faille de Poe
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility13m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
