Tiputa Pass (The Valley)

French Polynesia

Tiputa Pass (The Valley)

20–50 mMax Depth
boatEntry
61Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-10)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
9.3 s
Swell
0.4 m
9.8 s
Current speed
1.1 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
27.8°C
Wind
14.3 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.5 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
15:15–15:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.7–0.7 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature27.7°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature27.7°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.8–1.3 mCurrent speed2.3 km/h maxWater temperature27.7°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed2.6 km/h maxWater temperature27.4°C
Next 72 hours
15:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
21:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
03:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
09:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
15:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.1°C
21:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
03:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
09:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
15:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 28.1°C
21:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 2.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
03:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
09:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 2.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°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

Jun-Oct

Peak month

Mar 29.1°

Jan28.8°
Feb28.9°
Mar29.1°
Apr29.0°
May28.6°
Jun27.9°
Jul27.3°
Aug27.0°
Sep27.1°
Oct27.5°
Nov28.2°
Dec28.6°
Current: strong
Typical visibility: 30 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 Wateradvanced 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
Pacific bottlenose dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
DeepLog10
Humphead wrasse
Cheilinus undulatus
DeepLog8
Red-toothed triggerfish
Odonus niger
DeepLog7
Titan triggerfish
Balistoides viridescens
DeepLog7
Pyramid butterflyfish
Hemitaurichthys polylepis
DeepLog6
Spotted unicornfish
Naso brevirostris
DeepLog6
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog5
Scribbled unicornfish
Naso vlamingii
DeepLog4
Blackmargin rockskipper
Praealticus caesius
DeepLog3
Blackside hawkfish
Paracirrhites forsteri
DeepLog3
Goldrim surgeonfish
Acanthurus nigricans
DeepLog3
Humpback red snapper
Lutjanus gibbus
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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