French Polynesia

The Shark Hole

20–50 mMax Depth

boatEntry

3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-10)

Model conditions signal81/100

Waves

1.3 m

10.5 s

Swell

0.7 m

7.5 s

Current speed

1.0 km/h

flowing toward NE

Water temperature

27.7°C

Wind

19.4 km/h

→ W

Sea level

0.5 m

WavesChallenging

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves1.3–1.6 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature28.0°C

TodayChallenging

Waves1.6–2.0 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature27.7°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.9–2.1 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature27.1°C

Fri, Oct 23Challenging

Waves1.9–2.0 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature26.8°C

Next 72 hours

04:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 27.7°C

10:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 27.9°C

16:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 28.3°C

22:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 28.0°C

04:00

Waves: 1.6 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 27.8°C

10:00

Waves: 1.7 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 27.8°C

16:00

Waves: 1.8 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 27.8°C

22:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 27.5°C

04:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 27.2°C

10:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 27.0°C

16:00

Waves: 1.9 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 27.0°C

22:00

Waves: 2.0 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 26.9°C

Catalog depth20–50 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

May-Oct

Peak month

Mar 29.1°

Jan28.7°

Feb28.9°

Mar29.1°

Apr29.0°

May28.6°

Jun27.9°

Jul27.4°

Aug27.0°

Sep27.1°

Oct27.4°

Nov28.1°

Dec28.5°

Current: mild

Typical visibility: 20 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

wallsalt 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

Prickly redfish (sea cucumber)

Thelenota ananas

DeepLog1

Reef manta ray

Mobula alfredi

DeepLog1

Small giant clam

Tridacna maxima

DeepLog1

Chama

Nearby OBIS observations11

Acanthurus nigroris

Nearby OBIS observations7

Acanthurus triostegus

Nearby OBIS observations7

Scarus psittacus

Nearby OBIS observations7

Cheilinus chlorourus

Nearby OBIS observations6

Chlorurus sordidus

Nearby OBIS observations6

Zanclus cornutus

Nearby OBIS observations6

Zebrasoma scopas

Nearby OBIS observations6

Zebrasoma velifer

Nearby OBIS observations5

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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