Papenoo
Tahiti · French Polynesia
Beach break at a river mouthgood for beginners and intermediates
Works in winter on north swell, black sand. Best wind — S.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break at a river mouth |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | north |
| Working swell | from northwest — east |
| Coordinates | -17.5, -149.42 |
FAQ
Is Papenoo good for beginners?
Yes, Papenoo works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Papenoo today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#tahiti/papenoo. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Tahiti
- Teahupoo — surf spot, advanced surfers
- Papara — Beach with black sand, beginners and intermediates
- Taapuna — Left-hand reef by the channel, advanced surfers
- Sapinus — Reef by the beach, beginners and intermediates
- Pointe Vénus — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Haapiti — Left-hand reef by the channel, advanced surfers
- Temae — Reef, intermediates and advanced surfers