Anchorage· Makemo· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Eastern Makemo Motu Anchorage
16° 39.3′ S · 143° 23.5′ W
The southeast corner of the lagoon, at the end of the easternmost long motu, where a little beach and the trees block some of the wind; charter catamarans hid here from a howling east wind.
Practical
Waypoint 16°39.3S / 143°23.5W (Soggy Paws, July 2010). Protection is from the east only, via the motu; long fetch from other directions. Expect to thread bommies on the 10+ nm run from the village; Shindig (June 2017) found several uncharted bommies on the East Pass to East corner leg. Go with a bow lookout and handheld VHF, sun behind you.
Best for
Riding out strong easterlies in the far east of the lagoon
Season
Strong E trades
Nearby
- South Rim Anchorage (Makemo)5.6 NM away
- Arikitamiro Pass Drift Snorkel and Dive (Makemo)10.3 NM away
- Arikitamiro Pass Sharks (Makemo)10.3 NM away
- Magasin Chez Flo (Makemo)10.4 NM away
- Magasin Toa Mauri and Boulangerie (Makemo)10.4 NM away
- Makemo Arrival Rules and Reporting (Pouheva)10.4 NM away
- Makemo Artisan Market10.4 NM away
- Makemo Bakery Snack10.4 NM away