Papara (Taharuu) surf forecast
Papara · Tahiti · French Polynesia
Black-sand beach break at Taharuu, Papara, the island's main beach break with peaks both ways and surf schools on the beach. Mellow on small days, punchy and tubing on a solid south swell.
- Break
- beach break, lefts and rights; faces SW
- Level
- beginner
- Best swell
- S, SW
- Best wind
- N, NE (offshore)
- Best tide
- low to mid tide
- Season
- April-October
- Typical size
- 0.5-2 m
- Crowd
- high
- Hazards
- rips; heavy shorebreak on bigger days; crowds
Nearby spots
- Maraa, Paea
- Vairao (Tapuaeraha pass), Vairao (Taiarapu)
- Sapinus, Punaauia (Pointe des Pêcheurs)
- Taapuna, Punaauia
- Teahupo'o, Teahupo'o
- Orofara, Mahina
Questions
Is Papara (Taharuu) good for beginners?
Yes, on small days: it is a beach break that suits beginners. Watch out for: rips; heavy shorebreak on bigger days. Take a lesson or surf near the lifeguards if you are new.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Papara (Taharuu)?
S, SW swell, N, NE wind (offshore), at low to mid tide. Typical size 0.5-2 m.
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