Wildlife· Moorea· French Polynesia — Society Islands
Spinner Dolphin Resting Area (Haapiti)
17° 34.3′ S · 149° 52.4′ W · approximate
Spinner dolphins use the sheltered water just inside Matauvau Pass at Haapiti to rest during the day, often right beside the Haapiti Pier anchorage.
Practical
Approximate: inside Matauvau Pass, as described in the 2026 brief's Haapiti page. Do not disturb them: no generators at night, no underwater lighting, and no chasing or swimming into the pod. Watch quietly from the boat.
Best for
Dolphins from the cockpit
Nearby
- Haapiti Surf Break (Matauvau Pass)0.3 NM away
- Haapiti Pier (dinghy landing)0.4 NM away
- Sainte Famille Church (Haapiti)0.5 NM away
- ZMR Haapiti Pier (Moorea)0.5 NM away
- ZMR d'Opaura (Haapiti, Moorea)1.2 NM away
- ZMR de Vaianae (Haapiti, Moorea)1.6 NM away
- Snack Autea (Vaianae)2.1 NM away
- Three Coconuts Pass Hike2.4 NM away