Papa Whiskey

French Polynesia

Papa Whiskey

10–35 mMax Depth
boatEntry
30Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-10)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.3 m
9.5 s
Swell
0.9 m
10.8 s
Current speed
1.3 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
26.7°C
Wind
10.4 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.6 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature26.7°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.5–1.9 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature26.7°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.9–1.9 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature26.4°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.9–2.1 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature26.3°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
00:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
06:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.5°C
12:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.8°C
18:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
00:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.5°C
06:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
12:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
18:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
00:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
06:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
12:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°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

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Mar 28.9°

Jan28.3°
Feb28.6°
Mar28.9°
Apr28.7°
May28.1°
Jun27.5°
Jul26.8°
Aug26.4°
Sep26.4°
Oct26.8°
Nov27.5°
Dec28.1°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 25 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

reefsalt 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
Distantly-lineated cone
Conus distans
DeepLog4
African coris
Coris gaimard
DeepLog3
Rockmover wrasse
Novaculichthys taeniourus
DeepLog3
Bird wrasse
Gomphosus varius
DeepLog2
Black damsel
Stegastes nigricans
DeepLog2
Blue green damselfish
Chromis viridis
DeepLog2
Longhorn cowfish
Lactoria cornuta
DeepLog2
Pacific bullethead parrotfish
Chlorurus spilurus
DeepLog2
Pacific teardrop butterflyfish
Chaetodon unimaculatus
DeepLog2
Sapphire damsel
Pomacentrus pavo
DeepLog2
Banded marcle cone
Conus bandanus
DeepLog1
Blacktip reef shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
DeepLog1
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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