French Polynesia
Tapu
About this Dive Site
Description
Tapu, situated on Bora Bora's outer reef, is renowned for its thrilling encounters with lemon and blacktip reef sharks. This dynamic dive begins in shallower waters before descending into the open ocean, where strong currents often bring excellent visibility and a chance to witness these apex predators.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
April, May, June, July, August
Jan
Good for snorkeling with rays and sharks
Feb
Calmer waters, good for beginner divers
Mar
Manta rays can be seen
Apr
Manta ray season begins
More monthly highlights
May
Peak manta ray season
Jun
Manta rays still present, good visibility
Jul
Good for spotting reef sharks and stingrays
Aug
Calm waters and good visibility
Sep
Manta rays may still be seen
Oct
Good for snorkeling and shallow dives
Nov
Increasing chance of rain
Dec
Good for spotting sharks and rays
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