Avatoru Pass

French Polynesia

Avatoru Pass

10–35 mMax Depth
boatEntry
59Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-10)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
8.7 s
Swell
0.4 m
9.4 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
27.6°C
Wind
20.4 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.7 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
22:45–22:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature27.6°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed2.4 km/h maxWater temperature27.7°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.8–1.3 mCurrent speed2.4 km/h maxWater temperature27.7°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed3.0 km/h maxWater temperature27.3°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.0°C
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
04:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
10:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
16:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 28.0°C
22:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 2.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
04:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
10:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
16:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 2.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
Catalog depth10–35 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Mar 29.1°

Jan28.8°
Feb28.9°
Mar29.1°
Apr29.0°
May28.6°
Jun27.9°
Jul27.3°
Aug27.0°
Sep27.1°
Oct27.5°
Nov28.2°
Dec28.6°
Current: strong
Typical visibility: 30 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

driftsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Lined surgeonfish
Acanthurus lineatus
DeepLog4
Pennant coralfish
Heniochus acuminatus
DeepLog4
Goldrim surgeonfish
Acanthurus nigricans
DeepLog3
Small giant clam
Tridacna maxima
DeepLog3
African pompano
Alectis ciliaris
DeepLog2
Common parrotfish
Scarus psittacus
DeepLog2
Convict surgeonfish
Acanthurus triostegus
DeepLog2
Longface emperor
Lethrinus olivaceus
DeepLog2
Moray eel
Gymnothorax javanicus
DeepLog2
Paintspotted moray
Gymnothorax pictus
DeepLog2
Rubbery zoanthid
Palythoa tuberculosa
DeepLog2
Saddleback butterfly
Chaetodon ulietensis
DeepLog2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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