French Polynesia · Rangiroa - Tiputa Pass complex
The Angle
Best time to dive
January to December; December to March
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Dogtooth tunaLikely
- DolphinLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Hammerhead sharkPeak season
- Manta rayLikely
- Napoleon wrasseLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not typically snorkeled (open-water pass-mouth site)
Safety notes
Strong currents at pass mouth, potential for deep/advanced conditions at 150ft tier, surge and current reversal
Permits & fees
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Rangiroa
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.