Papetoai
Edit SpotAbout
It's one of the most beautiful landscape : the opunohu's bay (the first discovered by James Cook). Surf in paradise.
Additional Info:
That's a rare, but perfect fast wave with an endless barrel section. Not a lot of water under your feet....
Location
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Paddle from the coast between Tipaniers iti surf lodge and Papetoai village (easier with boat or canöe), about 15-20 min.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - Don't know |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Taotai - Club Med left
1.91 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Cook bay left
2.02 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Taotai - Club Med right
2.53 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |