Tairapa Pass

Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia

Depth

25m

Visibility

5m - 15m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Tairapa Pass

Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia

Depth

25m

Visibility

5m - 15m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Tairapa Pass

Awesome drift bringing in tons of fish with the current - Barracudas, grey sharks, groupers '�the list goes on and on'�..

Tairapa Pass Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Shark, Drift

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

25m

Visibility Range

5m – 15m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 40%

O₂

CNS Load (35 min)

16% at 23m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Barracudas
Blacktip Sharks
Eagle Rays
Grey Sharks
Groupers
Jacks
Manta Rays
Moray Eels
Napoleon Wrasse
Trigger Fish
Tuna

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Location

Dive Site Hazards

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.

Situational Awareness Loss — Divers may fixate on sharks and lose depth or position awareness.

Subtle Behavioural Shifts — Changes in shark behaviour may be missed without active observation.

Blue-Water Reference Loss — Lack of visual references increases ascent and descent instability.

Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.

Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.

Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

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