Beach· Tahiti· French Polynesia — Society Islands

Taharuu Black-Sand Surf Beach (Papara)

17° 46.2′ S · 149° 28.9′ W

A wide black-sand beach at the Taharu'u river mouth in Papara, Tahiti's best-known beginner surf spot, with river bathing behind the beach.

Society IslandsTahiti & Moorea

Practical

Coordinates from Tahiti Heritage (river mouth, Popoti Bay). A public leisure area with a snack bar, sea bathing in Popoti Bay and river swimming in the Taharu'u (Tahiti Heritage). Beach break exposed to south swell: rips form near the river mouth. Reach it by road from Taina or Port Phaeton.

Best for

Surf lesson or black-sand beach day

Season

Surf best in south swell (austral winter)

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