poito
As you descend, you'll be greeted by a diverse school of fish including big-eyed red, paddle perch, big-eyed jacks, white tip reef sharks, turtles, and even the majestic napoleon fish. Their graceful movements and vibrant colors create a mesmerizing underwater spectacle.
The dive takes you along the gently sloping oceanic drop-off, which eventually leads to a channel or pass. This pass allows you to explore its various angles and discover the hidden gems within. Diving on the left outer edge of the pass during the downstream tides (outgoing current) provides an exhilarating drift diving experience.
With excellent visibility of up to 31 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, divers can fully appreciate the stunning underwater landscape and the abundance of marine life surrounding them. Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this dive site offers something for everyone.
As you explore the waters of Passe Tuheiava, you'll be captivated by the rich biodiversity that French Polynesia has to offer. Don't miss the opportunity to discover this underwater paradise and create unforgettable memories. Join us at DiveChamp.com for an unforgettable diving experience in this picturesque corner of the world.
Diving Conditions Score for poito
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for poito
Depth
22m
Visibility
31m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for poito
Wave Height
2.42m
Wind Speed
14.2 m/s
Water Temp
28.4°C
Visibility
52.82km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
13.55s
Air Temperature
27°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for poito
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 6.376400000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 2.4m, Wind 13.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.0646/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at poito 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.
Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 2.4m (13.4s), Wind: 13.5 m/s
Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 2.4m (13.5s), Wind: 14.1 m/s
Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 2.36m, Wind: 6.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for poito Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at poito
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 poito
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for poito
Ideal Conditions for poito
Water Temp
26.3°C / 79.3°F
May
Visibility
11.5m / 37.7ft
July
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for poito
poito 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 13, 2026