Anchorage· Makemo· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs

Punaruku North Sand Flat Anchorage (Makemo)

16° 29.5′ S · 143° 49.6′ W

A very wide, shallow sandy flat on the north side of the lagoon with a good dinghy landing, described by the cruisers who found it as a beautiful spot.

TuamotusMarquesas

Practical

Waypoint 16°29.4660S / 143°49.5890W from Nehenehe (Jan 2019) in the Soggy Paws compendium: 8.5 ft over sand, protected from moderate NE winds. Shallow: check your draft on approach and come in with the sun behind you. Open to the south across the lagoon fetch.

Best for

Shallow-draft boats and catamarans in NE winds

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