Papara Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SW
Wind
Glassy or N
Surf Height
Waist high to a bit overhead
Tide
Low to medium.
Papara Surf Guide
If you're a normal surfer who's looking to ride some normal waves in Tahiti without worrying about dying, Papara is one place for you. A beautiful black-sand beachbreak, Papara is on the south shore of Tahiti Nui, and since it is user-friendly, it's the most popular place to surf. The waves are standard beachbreak, with lots of closeouts, but also lots of good, peaky, punchy, hollow ones -- longboards don't work too well out here. There can be a bit of backwash at high tide.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to Manoa Drollet
Local Vibe
Doable
Can be tense.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Crowded.
Spot Rating
Poor
Very fun.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Light
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Hazards
Turning your back to the ocean.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish
Access
Straight off the beach.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
April-October
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