Tapu

French Polynesia

Tapu

5–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
67Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-10)

Planning signal62/100
Waves
2.6 m
12.1 s
Swell
2.3 m
11.4 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
26.7°C
Wind
26.8 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.7 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves2.1–2.6 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature26.6°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.7–2.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature26.6°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.3–1.7 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature26.7°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature26.6°C
Next 72 hours
12:00
Waves: 2.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
18:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
00:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.5°C
06:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
12:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.8°C
18:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
00:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
06:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.5°C
12:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
18:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
00:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
06:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°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

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Mar 29.0°

Jan28.5°
Feb28.6°
Mar29.0°
Apr28.9°
May28.3°
Jun27.7°
Jul27.1°
Aug26.7°
Sep26.7°
Oct27.1°
Nov27.8°
Dec28.2°
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

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
Red-toothed triggerfish
Odonus niger
DeepLog32
Black triggerfish
Melichthys niger
DeepLog25
Orangespot surgeonfish
Acanthurus olivaceus
DeepLog9
Paddle-fin triggerfish
Melichthys vidua
DeepLog9
Pink whipray
Pateobatis fai
DeepLog7
Threadfin butterflyfish
Chaetodon auriga
DeepLog7
Yellow-tailed dascyllus
Dascyllus flavicaudus
DeepLog5
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog4
Turkey moray
Gymnothorax meleagris
DeepLog4
Orange-lined triggerfish
Balistapus undulatus
DeepLog3
Orangespine unicornfish
Naso lituratus
DeepLog3
Small giant clam
Tridacna maxima
DeepLog3
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

Tapu photo 2
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