Pai Pai surf forecast

Tahaa (west coast) · Tahaa · French Polynesia

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Powerful left at the Paipai pass on Tahaa's west coast; hire a boat, as the paddle is long and the current through the pass is strong. Best on 1-2 m days; the end section closes out on dry reef.

Break

reef break, lefts; faces WSW

Level

advanced

Best swell

SW, S, W

Best wind

NE, E (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

April-October

Typical size

1-2.5 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

shallow reef; reef pass currents; boat access

Nearby spots

Questions

Is Pai Pai good for beginners?

It is best for advanced surfers (shallow reef; reef pass currents).

What swell, wind and tide work best at Pai Pai?

SW, S, W swell, NE, E wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 1-2.5 m.

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