Tairapa Pass

French Polynesia

Tairapa Pass

5–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
37Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-10)

Planning signal81/100
Waves
1.8 m
6.7 s
Swell
0.6 m
6.9 s
Current speed
1.1 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
27.1°C
Wind
34.7 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.4 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Challenging
Waves1.8–1.9 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature27.0°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.4–1.9 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature27.0°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.3 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature27.1°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature27.0°C
Next 72 hours
15:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
21:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
03:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
09:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
15:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
21:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
03:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
09:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
15:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
21:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
03:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
09:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
Catalog depth5–30 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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

May-Oct

Peak month

Mar 29.0°

Jan28.7°
Feb28.8°
Mar29.0°
Apr29.0°
May28.6°
Jun28.0°
Jul27.4°
Aug27.0°
Sep27.1°
Oct27.5°
Nov28.1°
Dec28.5°
Current: strong
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

driftsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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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
Pacific trumpetfish
Aulostomus chinensis
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Moray eel
Gymnothorax javanicus
DeepLog2
Orange-lined triggerfish
Balistapus undulatus
DeepLog2
Peacock hind
Cephalopholis argus
DeepLog2
Raccoon butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunula
DeepLog2
Reticulated butterfly
Chaetodon reticulatus
DeepLog2
Bird wrasse
Gomphosus varius
DeepLog1
Blotcheye soldierfish
Myripristis berndti
DeepLog1
Checkerboard wrasse
Halichoeres hortulanus
DeepLog1
Claudia's wrasse
Halichoeres claudia
DeepLog1
Common bluestripe snapper
Lutjanus kasmira
DeepLog1
Convict surgeonfish
Acanthurus triostegus
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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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