Avatoru Pass surf forecast
Avatoru · Rangiroa · French Polynesia
Steep, hollow right on the ocean side of the Avatoru pass on Rangiroa's north rim, home of the Rangiroa Pro; reachable without a boat from the road. Strong tidal currents run through the pass and the inside section drains over dry reef.
- Break
- reef break, rights; faces NNW
- Level
- advanced
- Best swell
- N, NW, NE
- Best wind
- S, SE (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid to high tide
- Season
- November-March
- Typical size
- 1-3 m
- Crowd
- medium
- Hazards
- shallow reef; reef pass currents; sharks; dry reef at the end of the wave
Nearby spots
Questions
Is Avatoru Pass good for beginners?
It is best for advanced surfers (shallow reef; reef pass currents).
What swell, wind and tide work best at Avatoru Pass?
N, NW, NE swell, S, SE wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1-3 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Avatoru Pass are in the Surf Spoting app.