Fafapiti
Welcome to one of the premier dive sites in Bora Bora, where you can witness the captivating ballet of majestic mantas. This dive site offers a thrilling underwater experience along a stunning drop-off. With calm waters and a shallow depth, it's perfect for divers of all skill levels.
Get ready to be mesmerized by the graceful movements of the mantas as they glide around the various cleaning stations. Approaching these gentle giants is a breeze, allowing you to marvel at their beauty up close.
Located at Route de Ceinture, Faanui, Bora-Bora, Leeward Islands, French Polynesia, 98730, France, this dive site promises an unforgettable adventure. With a visibility of 18m and a maximum depth of 16m, you'll have ample opportunity to explore the underwater wonders that this site has to offer.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, this dive site is the perfect destination to immerse yourself in the captivating world beneath the waves. So grab your gear and get ready to dive into an extraordinary underwater experience at one of Bora Bora's finest dive sites.
Get ready to be mesmerized by the graceful movements of the mantas as they glide around the various cleaning stations. Approaching these gentle giants is a breeze, allowing you to marvel at their beauty up close.
Located at Route de Ceinture, Faanui, Bora-Bora, Leeward Islands, French Polynesia, 98730, France, this dive site promises an unforgettable adventure. With a visibility of 18m and a maximum depth of 16m, you'll have ample opportunity to explore the underwater wonders that this site has to offer.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, this dive site is the perfect destination to immerse yourself in the captivating world beneath the waves. So grab your gear and get ready to dive into an extraordinary underwater experience at one of Bora Bora's finest dive sites.
Diving Conditions Score for Fafapiti
7.2
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Fafapiti
Depth
16m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Fafapiti
Wave Height
1.96m
Wind Speed
29.4 m/s
Water Temp
27.3°C
Visibility
42.74km
Cloud Cover
18%
Wave Period
10s
Air Temperature
27.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Fafapiti
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Dive Score Chart for Fafapiti
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 6.436233333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.84m, Wind 32.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 5.7483/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Fafapiti: 06:00
Sunset at Fafapiti: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Fafapiti 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
10:00Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.84m (9.25s), Wind: 32.9 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 5.7/10
Waves: 1.94m, Wind: 30.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for FafapitiAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Fafapiti
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 Fafapiti
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Fafapiti
June
Score: 9.6
July
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Fafapiti
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 Fafapiti
Fafapiti 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 - Jun 20, 2026
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