Skip to content
Go to Dive Champ home pageDive Champ LogoDive Champ

Dérivante rentrante passe Tikehau

Welcome to Tikehau Pass, a hidden gem for divers in the crystal-clear waters of French Polynesia. With a maximum depth of 22 meters, this dive is suitable for beginners, advanced divers, and experts alike.

As you navigate this easy drift dive, you'll be swept along by the incoming current, experiencing the thrill of underwater exploration. The entire drift takes place within 10 meters of the ocean floor, providing a safe and controlled environment for divers of all skill levels.

Tikehau Pass is teeming with marine life, offering incredible sightings of great hammerhead sharks, tigers, manta rays, eagle rays, and large schools of yellowmouth barracudas. The frequent encounters with these majestic creatures make every dive an unforgettable experience.

Diving in Tikehau Pass also offers excellent visibility, with underwater views reaching up to an impressive 33 meters. The clear waters allow divers to fully immerse themselves in the underwater paradise and witness the captivating underwater show that this small pass has to offer.

Located in the Tuamotu-Gambier region of French Polynesia, Tikehau Pass is easily accessible from nearby dive locations such as Passe Tuheiava and Rangiroa. Whether you're a beginner eager to discover the wonders of the underwater world or an experienced diver seeking new thrills, Tikehau Pass will not disappoint. Prepare to be amazed by the beauty and biodiversity that awaits you beneath the surface.

Diving Conditions Score for Dérivante rentrante passe Tikehau

7.2
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Dérivante rentrante passe Tikehau

Depth

22m

Visibility

33m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Dérivante rentrante passe Tikehau

Wave Height

2m

Wind Speed

31.1 m/s

Water Temp

27.7°C

Visibility

30.4km

Cloud Cover

3%

Wave Period

9.95s

Air Temperature

27.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Dérivante rentrante passe Tikehau
Alpha

Dive Score Chart for Dérivante rentrante passe Tikehau

Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 6.608833333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.82m, Wind 29.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.02/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Dérivante rentrante passe Tikehau: 06:00
Sunset at Dérivante rentrante passe Tikehau: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Dérivante rentrante passe Tikehau 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
14:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.82m (9.1s), Wind: 29.9 m/s

🌙
Best Night
18:00

Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.82m, Wind: 31.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Dérivante rentrante passe Tikehau
Alpha

Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Dérivante rentrante passe Tikehau

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 Dérivante rentrante passe Tikehau

Summer

Avg. Score: 9.6/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for Dérivante rentrante passe Tikehau

June
Score: 9.7
July
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.4

Ideal Conditions for Dérivante rentrante passe Tikehau

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.3°C / 79.3°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.5m / 37.7ft

July

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Dérivante rentrante passe Tikehau

Dérivante rentrante passe Tikehau follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.3°C) and November the coldest (21.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.7m 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). July is usually the driest month with 0.6mm 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

Note: This dive site is not a verified dive site. Please dive with caution. This dive site might have incorrect information by the community.

2 Dive sites near Dérivante rentrante passe Tikehau in

Find more dive sites in France

FranceFrance

France

Got feedback?

Help us improve this dive site by giving us feedback.