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French Polynesia Dive Sites

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Scuba diving in French Polynesia

French Polynesia has 49 public dive sites on PickADive, with strong starting points in Tuamotus and Society Islands. Use this hub to move from broad destination research to specific dive-site pages.

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Seasonal patterns

Best months, historically in French Polynesia

Typical conditions by month across dive sites in French Polynesia— historical patterns, not a forecast.

  1. Jan59%29°C
  2. Feb64%29°C
  3. Mar78%29°C
  4. Apr36%29°C
  5. May24%29°C
  6. Jun23%28°C
  7. Jul31%27°C
  8. Aug27%27°C
  9. Sep34%27°C
  10. Oct38%27°C
  11. Nov49%28°C
  12. Dec52%28°C

From 49 sites’ typical conditions · historical typicals, not a forecast

Best time to dive French Polynesia: full month-by-month data →

Best dive sites in French Polynesia

Showing 1–24 of 49

Map of Aquarium

Aquarium

A dive site in French Polynesia.

Map of Iriru

Iriru

A dive site in French Polynesia.

Map of L'Aquarium

L'Aquarium

L'Aquarium is a dive site in French Polynesia.

Map of La source

La source

La source is a dive site located in French Polynesia.

Map of La virgule

La virgule

La virgule is a dive site in French Polynesia.

Map of La zelée

La zelée

La zelée is a dive site located in French Polynesia.

Map of Le Nordby

Le Nordby

Le Nordby is a dive site in French Polynesia.

Map of Les Roses

Les Roses

Les Roses is a dive site located in French Polynesia.

Map of Mairie II

Mairie II

Arrivé à quai un jour de fort vent d'ouest, vers 15h, le bateau a été violemment poussé contre le quai alors qu'il avait à peine débuté son déchargement. Une brêche a entrainé le coulage du navire, qui a été remorqué à son emplacement actuel quelques jour

Plan a dive in French Polynesia

Choose the right area

Popular starting points in French Polynesia include Tuamotus and Society Islands. The region list helps you narrow the country before comparing individual site pages.

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Match depth and difficulty

Difficulty labels vary by site. Depth details vary by site. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.

Check conditions close to the dive

PickADive can help with research and comparison, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Weather, current, visibility, entry, boat traffic, and local rules can change quickly.

How condition context works
Tuamotus (9)Society Islands (7)

Common questions about diving in French Polynesia

Where are the best places to scuba dive in French Polynesia?

Start with Tuamotus and Society Islands. PickADive lists 49 public dive sites in French Polynesia, and the region links on this page help narrow the choice before you compare individual site pages. Tuamotus alone accounts for 9 of those listings across 2 regions.

What depths can I expect when diving in French Polynesia?

Depth details vary by site in French Polynesia. Check each site page for listed minimum and maximum depths, then confirm the plan with current local guidance.

Can PickADive tell me if conditions are safe today in French Polynesia?

No. PickADive helps with destination research and site comparison in French Polynesia, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Site pages show forecast-derived condition outlooks and historical seasonality — planning aids computed from measured data, never a judgment that a particular dive is advisable. Check current conditions, training limits, equipment, local rules, and operator guidance before diving.