Avatoru Pass
Passe d'Avatoru
The second pass on the west side of Avatoru village. Its currents are gentler than Tiputa's, making it suitable for advanced diving and snorkeling, with frequent reef sharks and schools of fish.
Passe d'Avatoru lies in the northwest of the atoll, right next to Avatoru village. Apart from Tiputa, it is the other main dive site. It is narrower, with relatively gentle currents, and you can see grey reef sharks, blacktip reef sharks, barracuda schools and groupers, with occasional dolphins and eagle rays. Beginner divers can also experience the shallow area on the inner side of the pass. From the jetty on the shore, you can watch the tide come and go and see surfers. Dives must be arranged with a local dive shop and scheduled according to tide times.
Opening hours
Open all day (diving depends on tides)
Nearby sights
- Avatoru Village
- Vin de Tahiti Winery
- Gauguin's Pearl Farm
- Tiputa Pass
- Tiputa Village
- Rangiroa Atoll
- Lagon Bleu (Blue Lagoon)
- Île aux Récifs