Avatoru Pass, Rangiroa
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Great spot if you have the time, money or Yacht to get there.
Incredibly beautiful, too, but...there are more sharks in these waters than I have ever seen ANYWHERE...granted, they are mostly white and black tips, mostly, but thick as fleas
Atmosphere:
Tons of bodyboarders when school is out, nobody taking off at the peak though.
Additional Info:
This spot is heavy, make sure you are an experienced rider, large sucking barrels off the reef, make sure you have first aid with you.
Location
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Rangiroa, Northern Atoll. Must have boat access or expensive flight from Tahiti
| Walk | Long walk (>30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | No |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 6ft-8ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Localism, Sharks
Videos
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