Vairao (Tapuaeraha pass) surf forecast
Vairao (Taiarapu) · Tahiti · French Polynesia
Long, hollow left at the Tapuaeraha pass off Vairao on Tahiti Iti's west coast, about 1.5 km from shore; a boat is the usual way out. Often bigger than Taapuna and rarely crowded.
- Break
- reef break, lefts; faces W
- Level
- advanced
- Best swell
- S, SW
- Best wind
- NE, N, E (offshore)
- Best tide
- all tides
- Season
- April-October
- Typical size
- 1-3.5 m
- Crowd
- low
- Hazards
- shallow reef; reef pass currents; long paddle or boat; sharks reported
Nearby spots
- Teahupo'o, Teahupo'o
- Papara (Taharuu), Papara
- Maraa, Paea
- Papenoo (river mouth), Papenoo
- Orofara, Mahina
- Sapinus, Punaauia (Pointe des Pêcheurs)
Questions
Is Vairao (Tapuaeraha pass) good for beginners?
It is best for advanced surfers (shallow reef; reef pass currents). Beginners nearby can try Papara (Taharuu), Papara.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Vairao (Tapuaeraha pass)?
S, SW swell, NE, N, E wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 1-3.5 m.
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