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Tahiti Information

Tahiti

Paradise on earth, a must go for every surfer... Watch for the reef and current in the pass though!

Near city: Papeete

Near airport: Fa'a'ā International Airport

Safety: High

Health hazards: nothing

Surf hazards: Heavy waves, Strong rips, Sharp corals

Traveler type: Solo, Couple, Family

Best months: May, June, July, August

Comfort: Premium

Cost of living: Expensive

Language: French

Currency: Pacific franc

Main religion: Protestant

Surroundings: Tropical paradise

Main wave direction: Left

Tahiti Surf Conditions

Surf rating: ★★★★☆

Recommended surf level: Intermediate, Advanced

Surf

Water temp: 28 °c

Average swell size: 1.5 m

Swell consistency: 70 %

Surf crowd: High

Weather

Min air temp: 25 °c

Max air temp: 31 °c

Rainy days: 15 / month

Sunny days: 16 / month

Wind

Wind force: 3

Wind direction: E

Wind consistency: 75 %

Tahiti Popular Surf Spots

Orofara

Tahiti

Orofara is a scenic, lesser-known reef break that delivers great right-handers and a quieter lineup.

Best months: June, July, August

Wave direction: Right

Best swell direction: NW

Best swell size: 1.7 m

Best tide: Mid

Best wind direction: E

Surf hazards: Sharp corals

Surf level: Intermediate, Advanced

Papara

Tahiti

Papara is a more beginner-friendly beach break, popular with locals and ideal for surf lessons or warmups.

Best months: March, April, May

Wave direction: Left and right

Best swell direction: SW

Best swell size: 1.2 m

Best tide: Low, Mid

Best wind direction: SE

Surf hazards: Rip currents

Surf level: Beginner, Intermediate

Sapinus

Tahiti

Powerful, hollow left-hand reef break that produces heavy, barreling waves. Can be dangerous but rewarding.

Best months: May, June, July, August

Wave direction: Left

Best swell direction: SW

Best swell size: 1.8 m

Best tide: Mid, High

Best wind direction: E

Surf hazards: Shallow reef, Heavy waves

Surf level: Advanced, Pro

Taapuna

Tahiti

Taapuna offers clean, consistent waves and is one of the more accessible reef breaks around Papeete.

Best months: April, May, June

Wave direction: Left

Best swell direction: SW

Best swell size: 1.5 m

Best tide: Mid

Best wind direction: E

Surf hazards: Shallow reef

Surf level: Intermediate, Advanced

Teahupoo

Tahiti

Best, heaviest, craziest barrel in the world...

Best months: May, June, July, August

Wave direction: Left

Best swell direction: S-SW

Best swell size: 2.5 m

Best tide: Mid, High

Best wind direction: N-NE

Surf hazards: Heavy waves, Sharp corals

Surf level: Pro

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