Maupiti - Docking
Entering the Pass
The pass into the lagoon at Maupiti is well marked with two bearing ranges and several lateral markers. The best time to enter the pass is at midday as the continual outgoing tidal current is at its lowest.
A word of caution – do not enter if the swell is higher than 5 ft or if there are strong winds from the S-SE, as the waves will make the pass too dangerous to negotiate.
Follow the green and red markers all the way to the town of Vai’ea.
Cruisers who have visited here caution against trusting Navionics chart depths openly. Use CPN charts and satellite maps.
Mooring
There are six mooring balls at Pte Tamaupiti (just west of the pass) and three more in town. The town anchorage has good holding in sand (10-30ft) and is well protected.
There is a sturdy dinghy dock here, but watch the coral heads on the way ashore. The dinghy dock is situated next to the town clock.
Last updated: August 2023.
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