Anchorage· Manihi· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Manihi Pearl Beach Anchorage (Manihi)
14° 26.4′ S · 146° 3.7′ W · approximate
A sand anchorage in the lagoon off the airport motu, in front of the site of the former Manihi Pearl Beach resort, where a small family pension now runs a restaurant: an alternative to the deep, coral-strewn village anchorage.
Practical
Approximate: placed about 400 m east (lagoon side) of the Pension Manihi Pearl Village position given by Tahiti Tourisme, whose listed address is 'Manihi Pearl Beach Resort'. Sea-seek (Aug 2024 edition): you can anchor near the Manihi Pearl Beach hotel by the airport in 8-10 m on sand, but it is exposed in E wind and landing can be difficult. No cruiser fix is published; approach in good light, sound for sand and float your chain against bommies. Cross from the pass area in good light, watching for coral heads and pearl-farm buoys; there are no published waypoints. Good for a meal ashore or a crew change at the airport a short walk away.
Best for
Sand anchoring next to the airport and a pension restaurant
Season
Settled weather or N-NE winds; exposed in E wind
Nearby
- Pension Manihi Pearl Village Restaurant (Manihi)0.2 NM away
- Manihi Motu Picnic Excursion (Captain Terava)0.4 NM away
- Manihi Airport (XMH)0.5 NM away
- Hivaroa Beach (Manihi)0.9 NM away
- Manihi Pass Snorkel0.9 NM away
- Fernando's Bakery (Manihi)1.1 NM away
- Manihi Pass Drift Dive1.1 NM away
- Manihi Pass Grouper Spawning (June)1.1 NM away