Arue Drop Offs

Societe Archipelago, French Polynesia

Depth

60m

Visibility

20m - 60m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

Arue Drop Offs

Societe Archipelago, French Polynesia

Depth

60m

Visibility

20m - 60m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Arue Drop Offs

As the name implies, here you will find a shallow starting reef extending to a beautiful coral decorated drop off leading to waters of 60 metres deep. This site is also known as Tombant D'Arue. Beautiful coral formations and abundant marine life to be seen.

Arue Drop Offs Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Wall, Drop Off, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

60m

Visibility Range

20m – 60m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

—

CNS Load (20 min)

14% at 58m / 21%

O₂

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Marine Life

Eels
Groupers
Mullets
Pelagic Fish
Snappers
Turtles
Various
Wrasse

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Dive Site Hazards

Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.
Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.
Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

Edge-Accelerated Currents — Currents often strengthen along drop-off edges.

Depth Perception Distortion — Visual contrast can distort perceived depth.

Terrain-Induced Descent — Divers may unintentionally follow terrain downward.

Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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