Continent |
Oceania |
Country |
French Polynesia |
Next Big City |
Tahiti Faaa |
Next Town |
Papeete, Mahina |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
School, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Chop, Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Reefs |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat to choppy waters and reef waves.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Beach and reef. The beach is small and gets quickly overcrowded during weekends. The best time is usually during the afternoon (12-4pm).
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts |
Beautiful warm water and air. Not wetsuits necessary.
Wind
Best Months: |
May, June, July, August, September, October |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
NE, ENE, E, ESE |
Main Direction: |
NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE |
It is the windiest area of Tahiti where you will meet all the locals. The spot is good during trade wind SE/E accelerate by the mountain, it blows often 18-25 knots.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
This spot is located on the North coast of Tahiti Island in Mahina.
Extra information
The Recently built Luna beach club is at the Southwestern end of the beach where the road comes to an end. It is run by the resort and offers food and drink, paddle board, kayak and other rentals. It is a popular party spot from Thursday to Sunday when the tourists and young people tend to be in town.
Nightlife