Papenoo (river mouth) surf forecast
Papenoo · Tahiti · French Polynesia
Sand-bottom peaks at the mouth of the Papenoo River on the north-east coast, with lefts and rights that can barrel on a north swell. Avoid it after heavy rain, when the river brings murky, polluted water.
- Break
- beach break, lefts and rights; faces NNE
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- N, NE, NW
- Best wind
- S, SW, SE (offshore)
- Best tide
- low to mid tide
- Season
- November-March
- Typical size
- 1-3 m
- Crowd
- medium
- Hazards
- rips; river runoff and pollution after rain; sharks after heavy rain; localism
Nearby spots
- Orofara, Mahina
- Point Venus, Mahina
- Taapuna, Punaauia
- Sapinus, Punaauia (Pointe des Pêcheurs)
- Papara (Taharuu), Papara
- Maraa, Paea
Questions
Is Papenoo (river mouth) good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (rips; river runoff and pollution after rain). Beginners nearby can try Papara (Taharuu), Papara.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Papenoo (river mouth)?
N, NE, NW swell, S, SW, SE wind (offshore), at low to mid tide. Typical size 1-3 m.
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