Huahine
Huahine, French Polynesia
Reef breakIntermediate
The wildest and least developed of French Polynesia's Society Islands, Huahine rewards surfers with uncrowded reef passes and the kind of island authenticity that Bora Bora lost to tourism decades ago.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalN (0°)
WindowW–E (270°–90°)
Size–S 1.5–3m at 14–18s
Wind
NE
Light to N under 15 knots
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
May–Sep
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Reef break
Bottom
Coral reef
Shape
Long rights and lefts depending on the pass
Length
100–250m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced surfers
- •Why: Exposed reef passes with genuine power require solid experience
Hazards
- •Coral reef throughout
- •Currents through the passes
- •Remote, nearest hospital in Papeete
Local Tips
- •Huahine has two islands, Huahine Nui and Iti, explore both for surf
- •The passes on the south side pick up the most consistent south swells
- •Maeva village has ancient Polynesian temples (marae), a remarkable cultural site
Location
-16.7167, -151.0333