Snorkel· Makatea· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Makatea Mooring Reef Snorkel
15° 49.6′ S · 148° 16.8′ W
The steep reef beneath the Temao moorings, teeming with clouds of fish, octopus and curious sharks in 15-20 m visibility.
Practical
Coordinate is the old-pier mooring (SY Rumpus 2023). Snorkel from the boat in calm conditions only; swell and waves break on the neighbouring reef, so stay seaward and keep an eye on the sets. Check your mooring while you're down there.
Best for
Snorkelling straight off the mooring
Nearby
- Makatea Moorings (Temao)Right here
- Makatea Phosphate Mine Ruins0.2 NM away
- Temao Boat Basin Dinghy Landing (Makatea)0.4 NM away
- Magasin Louela (Makatea)0.8 NM away
- Makatea Guided Island Tour0.8 NM away
- Vaitepaua Village (Makatea)0.8 NM away
- Makatea Mairie Mooring Contact0.9 NM away
- Makatea Post Office (OPT)0.9 NM away