Beach· Tikehau· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Motu Tohuarei (Tikehau)
15° 4.0′ S · 148° 9.8′ W
A small mid-lagoon motu between the village and the eastern rim, a lunch-and-swim stop in perfect weather.
Practical
Anchored 15°04.020'S 148°09.784'W in 4 m sand between a few bommies (Sugar Shack 2020). Only a good anchorage in very light winds and perfect conditions; exposed in the trades. Read the water carefully on the approach.
Best for
Calm-day picnic stop in the middle of the lagoon
Season
Very light winds only
Nearby
- Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort Anchorage (Motu Tianoa)2.9 NM away
- Tikehau Submerged Power Cable Hazard (Motu Tianoa to Motu Haamea)3.1 NM away
- Motu Mauu Manta Cleaning Station (Tikehau)3.6 NM away
- Tikehau Airport (TIH)5.1 NM away
- Tikehau Village Resort Restaurant5.2 NM away
- Tuherahera Village Anchorage (Tikehau)5.2 NM away
- Tikehau Harbor Snack Bar5.3 NM away
- Tikehau Small-Boat Marina5.3 NM away