Anchorage· Kauehi· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Kauehi East Corner Anchorage (Mahuehue)
15° 56.2′ S · 145° 3.3′ W
The extreme eastern lobe of Kauehi's lagoon, tucked behind the long eastern motu near the place called Mahuehue. Cruisers' first choice to sit out a maramu.
Practical
Position from Yolo (June 2011): anchor touched sand in 22 ft just north of Mahuehue. Very few coral heads, with great protection from N, NE, E, SE, S and SW. Yolo rode out a three-day SE-S blow here. Starry Horizons (May 2016) anchored nearby at 15°56.270'S 145°03.364'W in 30 ft with a few heads topping out around 10 ft. Scott Free (July 2013) anchored at 15°56.443'S 145°03.428'W, close behind the motu, in flat calm with 25-30 kt SE forecast. It took three drops to get clear of bommies, and they warn to anchor and approach only in good light with a bow lookout. Getting there from the Southern Anchorage: Yolo motored 1.5 nm NE along the shore by eye with no hazards seen. A road runs along the continuous eastern motu, so you can walk or cycle about 8 km to the village (Migration, Nov 2023). The motu has two abandoned houses. Its ocean side is surf-swept dead coral. No services. Float your chain.
Best for
Maramu refuge with flat water
Season
Refuge in strong E-SE-S trades (maramu, mostly June-Sept)
Nearby
- Kauehi East Rim Road Walk0.5 NM away
- Kauehi SE Corner Motu Beach1.9 NM away
- Kauehi Southern Anchorage1.9 NM away
- Kauehi Biosphere Reserve Rules6.8 NM away
- Kauehi Pass Snorkel7.2 NM away
- Ancient Maite Pit Gardens (Kauehi)7.3 NM away
- Magasin Raka (Kauehi)7.3 NM away
- Pension Hei O Kauehi (Tearavero)7.3 NM away