Sapinus
Tahiti · French Polynesia
Reef by the beachgood for beginners and intermediates
Soft reef wave by Punaauia beach. Best wind — E.
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 | Reef by the beach |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | -17.58, -149.613 |
FAQ
Is Sapinus good for beginners?
Yes, Sapinus 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 Sapinus 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/sapinus. 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
- Pointe Vénus — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Papenoo — Beach break at a river mouth, beginners and intermediates
- Haapiti — Left-hand reef by the channel, advanced surfers
- Temae — Reef, intermediates and advanced surfers