Anchorage· Fakarava· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Tonae Anchorage (Fakarava)
16° 15.6′ S · 145° 32.8′ W
A former lee-shore stop on the east side of the lagoon, a short hop east of the marked north-south channel and sheltered by a long motu.
Practical
STATUS: since Arrete 414 CM (April 2024), anchoring anywhere outside the five designated zones (Pufana, Airport, Rotoava, Hirifa, Tetamanu) is prohibited in Fakarava lagoon. This spot is listed from pre-2024 cruiser reports for reference and emergency shelter only. Check with DPAM or the tourism committee before using it. Slip Away (May 2011) followed the well-marked channel south from Rotoava, red marks to starboard and green to port, with the long motu to the east keeping the chop down. At 16°15.6'S they motored a short distance due east to anchor at 16°15.560'S 145°32.829'W. No depth was recorded. Good light and a bow lookout are essential off the channel.
Best for
Historic reference only
Season
Was used in E-SE trades
Nearby
- Pakokota Anchorage (Fakarava, closed)2.1 NM away
- Kaukuraroa Mid-Lagoon Anchorage (Fakarava)2.7 NM away
- Fakarava UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Rules5.5 NM away
- East Side Motu Anchorages (Fakarava)5.6 NM away
- Te Ava Nui Dive (Fakarava North)10.7 NM away
- O2 Fakarava Dive Centre11.5 NM away
- Havaiki Pearl Farm and Guest House (Fakarava)11.9 NM away
- Snack du Requin Dormeur and Meko Bar (Havaiki)11.9 NM away