About This Spot
Fakarava, French Polynesia is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in French Polynesia.
Situated in Oceania, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from June to October, Fakarava, French Polynesia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Trade months (and best winds) are June to October.
When to Go
Warm all year round.
What to Expect
Very remote, impossible without a boat. Lovely spot, sometimes great wave. The pass has AMAZING diving and shark seeing. The lagoon is about 50x20km big. Lots of areas with beautiful and flat water. Reefs with waves around the lagoon. Stronger currents at the passages to the north and south.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE · ENE · E · ESE · SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction
Trade months (and best winds) are June to October.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Very remote, impossible without a boat. Lovely spot, sometimes great wave. The pass has AMAZING diving and shark seeing. The lagoon is about 50x20km big. Lots of areas with beautiful and flat water. Reefs with waves around the lagoon. Stronger currents at the passages to the north and south.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
Fakarava has an airport. To reach spots around the lagoon you need a boat.
Location
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