Akaputu
French Polynesia: Gambier Islands (Mangareva) · French Polynesia
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Akaputu is a harbour in the French Polynesia: Gambier Islands (Mangareva) cruising area, French Polynesia. The nearest harbour by water is Kirimiro (2.7 nm). Local winds in the area: Maraamu. With Sailseer you can plan passages from here with weather from nine models, tides, currents and bridge times.
Harbour info
Water depth: no information
Location: 23° 04,69' S 134° 56,48' W
From OpenStreetMap (node/343417736). Settlement with a landing stage according to OpenStreetMap, not a designated marina: ask the harbour master for a berth at the pier or in the fishing harbour.
10-day outlook
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Strongest wind and gust per day, mean of ECMWF and GFS; from day six only a trend. Hourly forecast, models and warnings on the map
Local winds
- Maraamu: reinforced south-east trade wind from June to September, often for several days at 20 to 30 kn with showers and a high south-easterly swell; in the atoll passes an outgoing current against the wind becomes dangerous, anchorages open to the south-east become untenable
Nearest harbours by water
- Kirimiro 2.7 nm SW · Plan route
- Atirikigaro 3.6 nm S · Plan route
- Rikitea 4.7 nm S · Plan route
- Purirau 4.8 nm SE · Plan route
Harbour guides and charts
- OpenSeaMap Chart with buoys, lights and harbour details
- OpenStreetMap Map with paths, shops and addresses ashore
- Google Maps Satellite view, Street View, opening hours ashore
- Windy Webcams Webcams nearby
- Navily Photos, reviews, prices and berth booking
- noforeignland Anchorages, services and reports from cruising sailors
Rules and formalities
Frequently asked questions
Which harbours are near Akaputu?
By water: Kirimiro (2.7 nm), Atirikigaro (3.6 nm), Rikitea (4.7 nm), Purirau (4.8 nm).
What is the weather like in Akaputu?
For Akaputu, Sailseer shows the 10-day outlook from ECMWF and GFS and, on the map, the hourly forecast from nine models with official warnings and measured wind.
Sources: OpenStreetMap node/343417736, OpenStreetMap way/683372334 (landing stage) (as of 2026-10-19) Location and facilities partly from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).