Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(French-Polynesia – Tahiti)
| Name: | Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NE |
Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) in Tahiti is an exposed reef break that is often working. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. A left hand reef. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Hazards include rocks, fire coral, rips and sharks.
Overall Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) surf quality by season and Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis):(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Pine Trees (Sunset) | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Paea | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Maraa | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Taapuna | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Passe de Maraa | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis): |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2454 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2636 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 2848 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 2849 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2954 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis): |
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| Closest tide station | Fare Ute Point, Papeete Harbor, Tahiti | 9 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Mataiva, Tahiti | 12 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Rahiroa (Rangiroa) Island | 225 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tubuai Island | 394 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Hao (Bow or La Harpe) Island | 567 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis): |
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| Closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 2565 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 2567 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 2571 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 2640 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2774 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis): |
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| Closest city location | Paea (French Polynesia) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Punaauia (French Polynesia) | 3 mi |
| Third closest city location | Papao (French Polynesia) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Papeete (French Polynesia) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Faaa (French Polynesia) | 9 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) is Temae (Moorea) Airport (MOZ) in French Polynesia, which is 28 km (17 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) is Huahine Airport (HUH), also in French Polynesia, 188 km (117 miles) away.
