When is the best time to dive Tumakohua Pass?

The typical diving season is January to December; June to July; January to March. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

French Polynesia · Fakarava South Pass

Tumakohua Pass

Yes - snorkelling is viable here. Yes - South Pass is also a renowned snorkel site over the shark wall at slack/incoming tide

Also known as: South Pass, Passe Sud, Tetamanu Pass

January to December; June to July; January to March

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - South Pass is also a renowned snorkel site over the shark wall at slack/incoming tide

Strong current, remote location (~1hr boat from Rotoava), depth

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Nearest hub: Tetamanu

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