Tombant d Ohotu
When departing from the Garuae channel, make sure to pass on the right side for a truly awe-inspiring experience. A stunning reef plateau awaits, gently sloping down to a depth of 30 meters. As you explore the wall, the dive culminates in the enchanting coral garden of the reef plateau. This exceptional dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.
Situated near the pass, this reef serves as a thriving fish nursery. Keep your eyes peeled for captivating marine life encounters, including grey sharks, tunas, barracudas, jacks, and even manta rays. With a remarkable visibility of 27 meters and a maximum depth of 24 meters, this dive spot in the water ensures an unforgettable underwater exploration.
Located in Fakarava, Tuamotu-Gambier, French Polynesia, France, this dive site near Passe Garuae is truly a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.
Situated near the pass, this reef serves as a thriving fish nursery. Keep your eyes peeled for captivating marine life encounters, including grey sharks, tunas, barracudas, jacks, and even manta rays. With a remarkable visibility of 27 meters and a maximum depth of 24 meters, this dive spot in the water ensures an unforgettable underwater exploration.
Located in Fakarava, Tuamotu-Gambier, French Polynesia, France, this dive site near Passe Garuae is truly a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.
Diving Conditions Score for Tombant d Ohotu
7.2
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Tombant d Ohotu
Depth
24m
Visibility
27m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Tombant d Ohotu
Wave Height
1.94m
Wind Speed
34.5 m/s
Water Temp
27.6°C
Visibility
56.12km
Cloud Cover
93%
Wave Period
8.5s
Air Temperature
26°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tombant d Ohotu
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Dive Score Chart for Tombant d Ohotu
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 6.383333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.96m, Wind 32.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.149633333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Tombant d Ohotu: 06:00
Sunset at Tombant d Ohotu: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Tombant d Ohotu 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
11:00Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.96m (9.2s), Wind: 32.3 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.7m, Wind: 31.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Tombant d OhotuAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tombant d Ohotu
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 Tombant d Ohotu
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Tombant d Ohotu
June
Score: 9.6
July
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Tombant d Ohotu
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
May
Visibility
11.2m / 36.7ft
May
Wave Height
2.0m / 6.6ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Tombant d Ohotu
Tombant d Ohotu follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.1°C) and November the coldest (21.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.0m 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 17, 2026
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