Sapinus Beach Break
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When everything is closed out : you can surf here. That's the major interest of this wave.I arrive Tahtiti in a meedle of a storm with 4 meters swell coming in, but unsurfable (not the rigth wind) it was grey and rainning sometimes. I was at the Meridien, sapinus was my first contact with the frindly locals
Additional Info:
This is in fact a quasi shore break. The wave holds big swell. It's full off frendly locals good to surf when the nearest reef breacks are unsurfable.
Location
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Go to the west coast road until you find exit to Meridien. The spot is hidden before de hotel a few meters.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Sapinus
0.38 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Taapuna
2.05 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Papeete Harbour Reef
6.85 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |