French Polynesia · Apataki - north pass

Passe de Tehere

Also known as: Apataki North Pass

Best time to dive

May to October

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Eagle rayLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Hammerhead sharkLikely

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 offered; depth and current make this a certified-dive-only site

Safety notes

Strong reversing tidal currents typical of Tuamotu passes; remote atoll with limited dive/medical infrastructure

Permits & fees

No special dive permit required; book through a licensed Tuamotu operator or liveaboard, Advanced certification recommended

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Apataki

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.