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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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Vairao
French Polynesia, Tahiti
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 17° 48.084' S |
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DistanceDay trip WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessPaddle > 20mn or Boat |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityWorld Class
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeReef-coral
DirectionLeft
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerHollow, Fast
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthWest, South
Good wind directionNorth, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
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Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
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Additional Information
It's a long paddle. If you aren't in a good shape: find a boat. It's a long, hollow and fun wave. Often bigger than Taapuna. This part of the Island isn't crowded, enjoy it.
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Comments
By Anonymous , 21-08-2009
Tapuehara pass - I was the first to discover and surf this spot in 1976. My house is located in the mountain (up on the Maui beach)with open view on this surf spot (Tapuehara pass)
By snapper_89@hotmail.com , 07-06-2005
Pete - Man i surfed here and Teahupo'o and trust me i had more fun here bcuz its less crowded the max crowded was 4 ppl so enjoy peeps
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By Anonymous , 14-10-2010
unforgettable - I also rode Vairao in '76. George Greenough and Ed Gronendyke preceded us in '75.