Beach· Rangiroa· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Les Sables Roses (Rangiroa)
15° 16.1′ S · 147° 14.3′ W
Sandbanks of bright pink foraminifera sand in shallow turquoise water at the remote south-eastern end of Rangiroa, about 30 nm from the passes; tour boats run day trips but sailors can anchor among the reefs.
Practical
Coordinate is the Tahiti Heritage map pin for the Tahuna One pink sandbank; the yacht anchorage is a separate entry (Les Sables Roses Anchorage). Anchorage 15°16.040'S 147°14.444'W in 1.3-5 m sand, described as perfect in all weathers because the surrounding reefs break the sea from every direction (Be & Be catamaran, 2015). Roughly 29 nm from the Kia Ora anchorage. The final approach crosses fields of coral heads: one crew stood on the pulpit for the last hour calling directions, and others turned back. Never transit at night; go with the sun high or behind you. The pink colour comes from foraminifera shells. Tour boats take about 1.5-2 hours from the villages, so mornings are quietest. No services; carry everything you need.
Best for
Remote pink-sand anchorage for settled-weather explorers
Nearby
- Les Sables Roses Anchorage (Rangiroa SE lagoon)0.1 NM away
- Le Jardin de Corail (Rangiroa)24.5 NM away
- Maramu Southeast Blows (Rangiroa & Tikehau)25.1 NM away
- Motu Fama Anchorage (Rangiroa)27.2 NM away
- Ile aux Recifs (Reef Island, Rangiroa)27.7 NM away
- Tiputa Village Gasoline28.3 NM away
- L'Eolienne (Tiputa outer reef)28.5 NM away
- Tiputa Village28.5 NM away