Anau
Located in the lagoon, the dive site Anau is an excellent choice for beginners due to its ease and protection. Divers can enjoy the opportunity to witness magnificent manta rays year-round, as this site serves as their cleaning station. Alongside these graceful creatures, occasional sightings of turtles add to the diving experience.
To ensure a positive encounter with the mantas, it is crucial to adhere to three key instructions. Firstly, it is important not to touch these gentle creatures, allowing them to approach the diver on their terms. Secondly, divers should avoid exhaling as the mantas pass, as they can become startled by the bubbles we create.
With an impressive visibility of 15m and a maximum depth of 19m, Anau provides divers with an optimal underwater experience. Located in Bora-Bora, Leeward Islands, French Polynesia, this stunning dive site in France offers a convenient and accessible location for exploring the wonders of the underwater world.
Plan your dive at Anau today and discover the captivating beauty of these majestic manta rays and the vibrant marine life that calls this site home.
To ensure a positive encounter with the mantas, it is crucial to adhere to three key instructions. Firstly, it is important not to touch these gentle creatures, allowing them to approach the diver on their terms. Secondly, divers should avoid exhaling as the mantas pass, as they can become startled by the bubbles we create.
With an impressive visibility of 15m and a maximum depth of 19m, Anau provides divers with an optimal underwater experience. Located in Bora-Bora, Leeward Islands, French Polynesia, this stunning dive site in France offers a convenient and accessible location for exploring the wonders of the underwater world.
Plan your dive at Anau today and discover the captivating beauty of these majestic manta rays and the vibrant marine life that calls this site home.
Diving Conditions Score for Anau
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Anau
Depth
19m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Anau
Wave Height
1.86m
Wind Speed
10.3 m/s
Water Temp
27.3°C
Visibility
14.44km
Cloud Cover
36%
Wave Period
11.55s
Air Temperature
26.1°C
Precipitation
0.6 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Anau
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Dive Score Chart for Anau
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.718833333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.94m, Wind 6.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.4419/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Anau: 06:00
Sunset at Anau: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Anau are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
17:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.94m (11.5s), Wind: 6.5 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.92m, Wind: 4.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for AnauAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Anau
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Anau
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Anau
June
Score: 9.6
July
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Anau
Water Temp
26.5°C / 79.7°F
May
Visibility
11.2m / 36.7ft
May
Wave Height
2.1m / 6.9ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Anau
Anau follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.5°C) and November the coldest (21.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). May is usually the driest month with 0.9mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 5, 2026
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