Tahuata is the smallest of the inhabited Marquesas Islands. It is located 4 km to the south of the western end of Hiva Oa, across the Canal du Bordelais, called Ha‘ava in Marquesan. This is a pleasant island with some of the only white sand beaches in the Marquesas.
Cruisers report lots of sandy beaches here and if you don't feel comfortable running your dinghy up on steep sandy beaches if there is a swell, it may be easier to anchor off beach and swim in. Vaitehu is one of the main villages on the western side, but it's a small anchorage with a mediocre holding - cruisers are advised to use a stern anchor and beware of wind gusts.
There are reported to be resident Manta Rays in Hanamoenoa Bay.
You can get laundry done here! Restaurant Chez Jimmy offers a laundry service.
09° 56.24'S, 139° 06.77'W
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