Vairao Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW, S
Wind
Calm or from the E/SE
Surf Height
Head high to triple overhead
Tide
Medium to high (incoming).
Vairao Surf Guide
One of the world's best left-handers, Vairao features a steep, fast, barreling take-off followed by a flawless looping wall for the length of the reef, a distance of several hundred yards. Before curving into the reef pass, a final bowl section forms over quite-shallow coral. On big days, you can sit in here and pick off wide sets if you're not up to the breakneck part of the wave. Undeniably one of Tahiti's best waves, and yet it's vastly overshadowed by Teahupo'o, just down the coast.
Ability Level
Advanced
Advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Not much of one.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Uncrowded.
Spot Rating
Perfect
Really good.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Medium
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Hazards
The reef.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Boat or a 20-minute paddle from shore.
Bottom
Coral.
Best Season
March-September
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