Tetamanu Coral Garden

The shallow coral garden inside the lagoon where the South Pass drift finishes. Calm, bright and easy, with reef fish, blacktip reef sharks in the shallows and turtles. A gentle end to an otherwise advanced day.

Depth

3–12m

Current

Mild

Diver level

Open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Shallow lagoon-side reef where the South Pass drift ends
Reef fish, blacktip reef sharks and turtles
Easy snorkel-and-dive finish after the shark drift

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Snorkeling Tetamanu & Fakarava South Pass — Snorkeling Report
A Tale of Two Passes — Divers Alert Network (Alert Diver)

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.