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“Dangerous Spot , lots of tourists have been caught in the huge current. They ended up way out far from the spot, powerful current, dangerous it is! And there's BIG SHARKS 18 people have been attacked at Haapiti surf spot in only 3years! Now its forbidden to go there, sharks are too dangerous. Taapuna is a surf spot in Tahiti its more safe. Never go back to Haapiti or you'll die quickly !!!!”
Moorea Boy from FRENCH POLYNESIA - 30 Nov 2013
Haapiti Ratings
Overall: 4.0. Based on 5 votes and 4 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.8(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.6(1: Haapiti is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Haapiti is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Moorea. 5: the best break in Moorea). |
Difficulty Level: 4.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Haapiti can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Haapiti, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.2(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Haapiti are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.4(1: Often too crowded. 5: Haapiti is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 2.0(1: Getting to Haapiti requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.8(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Haapiti for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.7(1: Camping at Haapiti is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Haapiti is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.2(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.2(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Haapiti, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 1.5(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Haapiti where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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