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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Papetoai
French Polynesia, Moorea
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 17° 29.166' S |
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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. DistanceDon't know WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Don't know Public access?Public access Special accessPaddle > 20mn or Boat |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Opunohu's left
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyRarely break (5day/year)
Wave
TypeReef-coral
DirectionLeft
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerPowerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthWest, West
Good wind directionSouthWest, South, SouthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movement
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Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
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Additional Information
That's a rare, but perfect fast wave with an endless barrel section. Not a lot of water under your feet....
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It's one of the most beautiful landscape : the opunohu's bay (the first discovered by James Cook). Surf in paradise.
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By D , 01-12-2005
Stonefish - Opunohu means "Stonefish" so watch your feet on the dark sand beaches aroung here.