Tapu

French Polynesia

Tapu

5–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
67Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-10)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.7 m
11.4 s
Swell
1.3 m
7.9 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
27.2°C
Wind
12.3 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.6 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Challenging
Waves1.7–1.7 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature27.1°C
Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.7–1.7 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature26.9°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves1.7–2.1 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature27.0°C
Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves2.1–2.3 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature27.1°C
Next 72 hours
17:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
23:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
05:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.8°C
11:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
17:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
23:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
05:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
11:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
17:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
23:00
Waves: 2.1 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
05:00
Waves: 2.3 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
11:00
Waves: 2.2 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°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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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

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

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