The Drop Off Suggest edit

France Suggest · French Polynesia Suggest

☆☆☆☆☆

IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

ModerateCurrent

MildSurge

50 minAvg dive time

April to OctoberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

Suggest edit

The Drop Off is a renowned dive site located in the Tuamotu Archipelago, specifically near Manihi. This site features a dramatic underwater drop-off that attracts a variety of marine life, making it a popular destination for divers.

Divers can explore the steep walls of the drop-off, which are adorned with vibrant coral and teeming with fish. The site is known for its rich biodiversity, including schools of tropical fish, rays, and sometimes larger pelagic species.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Moderate Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
coral sand Suggest edit

Photo tips

Suggest edit

Wide-angle for the drop-off, macro for small creatures

Location

Underwater Moments at The Drop Off

No photos for this dive site yet.

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Rate this divesite

Logged dives at this site

Current Weather

Loading weather...

Last 7 Days

Loading history...

Important safety note

Information on ScubaSnap.app may be user-provided or aggregated from sources such as AI, Wikipedia, and search results. It is not guaranteed to be safe, accurate, or current. Always verify locally and dive within your training.

The information has been compiled with the utmost care but may contain errors. Always do your own research and consult local dive operators/centers.