Vaitape
French Polynesia: Leeward Islands (Huahine, Raiatea, Taha'a, Bora Bora, Maupiti) · French Polynesia
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Vaitape is a harbour in the French Polynesia: Leeward Islands (Huahine, Raiatea, Taha'a, Bora Bora, Maupiti) cruising area, French Polynesia. Facilities on site: Restaurant, Groceries. The nearest harbour by water is Tevairoa (2 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: 16° 30,42' S 151° 45,16' W
From OpenStreetMap (node/269261093). 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.
Facilities
RestaurantGroceries
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
- Tevairoa 2 nm NW · Plan route
- Fa’anui 2.3 nm N · Plan route
- Anau 6.1 nm E · Plan route
- Tiva 15.7 nm SE · Plan route
- Tapu’amu 18 nm SE · Plan route
- Papahoro 21.2 nm E · 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
What facilities does Vaitape have?
Facilities on site: Restaurant, Groceries.
Which harbours are near Vaitape?
By water: Tevairoa (2 nm), Fa’anui (2.3 nm), Anau (6.1 nm), Tiva (15.7 nm), Tapu’amu (18 nm), Papahoro (21.2 nm).
What is the weather like in Vaitape?
For Vaitape, 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/269261093, OpenStreetMap way/870199865 (landing stage), OpenStreetMap (harbour services) (as of 2026-10-19) Location and facilities partly from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).