TAHITI GUIDE
South to West Coast
The meanest spots are port tack
(wind from left):
Chopes – pretty heavy and fast when the waves are big. Even if its windy on the bottom turn you never have enough wind but can ride surf style with the speed of the wave. It’s not the best looking position but it’s an amazing sensation – you can almost get barreled when the wave is huge – but I’m not sure you’ll make it safely with your gear!
Vairao is another pass about 4 miles away from Chopes where the wave doesn’t handle the bigger swells but it’s super fun when it’s about 4 feet and a little easier but still sketchy and you still have to be careful with the reef and never be too deep. A few good sections to hit but for expert wave riders only.
Mara is another wave, maybe 10 miles away from Vairao, that’s pretty heavy. It does hold size, but is super close to dry reef and is very fast and does not allow mistakes – for expert wavesailors only too.