11 Surf Trips in the Pacific Islands for a Week in the Islands

1.Unique Tahiti tour to Teahupoo, small group, full day combo tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $261Our pick

Spend about eight hours touring Tahiti’s west coast with a small group of up to eight people, a local English-speaking guide such as Tracey, Dom, or Ronnie, and an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. See black beaches, waterfalls, caves, marae, local communities, and Teahupo’o. Lunch and the optional boat ride cost extra.

“We loved our small group tour! Our guide was so informative talking about the customs in Tahiti and taking us to sacred grounds, made a special stop at a golf course so one couple could buy souvenirs, saw the eels, a garden paradise, delicious lunch at a local place with so many fresh food choices. I loved my Tahitian shrimp and even fed the shrimp heads to fish! The best part was the boat ride where the Olympic surfing event was held this year. Boat ride went right into the waves without getting wet!!!”

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2.Teahupoo Wave Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $133

Meet your captain at Teahupoo marina for a one-hour boat trip to Tahiti's famous surf break. After a three-minute crossing, you will watch surfers from the water while a local captain explains the wave, its stories, legends, and place in Tahitian culture. The boat holds no more than 13 people.

“Easy to find with guides helpful pictures and directions. Guide was a former professional surfer and expertly guided us out to the big wave. We were so close we rode the edge. Great trip for the whole family!”

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3.Unique Full Day West Coast, Combo Tour to Teahupoo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 8 hours · from $259

Spend eight hours exploring Tahiti’s west coast and Tahiti Iti in a small Mercedes minivan with local guides such as Tracey, Dom, Ronny, or Mihi. Visit Paea, Arahurahu Marae, Taharuu Beach, Vaipahi Water Gardens, Teahupoo, Maraa Grotto, and a Monoi oil workshop. Add the optional boat ride to the famous surf break if sea conditions allow.

“Our guide Mihi was extraordinary. informative and full of energy making the trip really fun”

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4.Half day Tahiti Peninsula and Teahupoo boat tour (shared boat)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $255

Meet your captain at Teahupoo for coffee and bakery treats, then cruise beyond the road to Fenua Aihere. You’ll watch surfers at the famous reefbreak, walk near Vaipoiri River, learn about local plants, swim, and snorkel from a white sand bar. The shared boat carries no more than 12 people.

“Wonderful captain and crew! We loved going on land and learning about the local trees and plants. Great knowledge and great stories.”

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5.Full Day Tour with Taxi Boat (Teahupoo. OJ 2024)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews

Start at 9 a.m. with Philippe and a private air-conditioned vehicle for Tahiti’s west and east coast sights. Visit Maraa Grotto, Vaipahi, botanical gardens, waterfalls, Pointe Venus, and more, then take a private taxi boat to Teahupoʻo. Water, sweets, and magazines are included, but lunch is not.

“Phillipe was amazing! Knowledgeable, fun, friendly, flexible, comfortable car, arranged all! Amazing lunch at local spot. Will always book with him!”

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6.Taxi Boat to Watch the Teahupoo International Surfing Competition

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $151

Meet at Teahupo’o Marina for a small-group boat ride to the channel beside the famous surf break. Captain Haunui places the covered boat as close to the action as safety allows, while you watch elite surfers from inside or the rooftop lookout. The trip lasts about one to two hours and returns to the marina.

“Our meeting place was changed without any notification which meant when we were finally able to go it was an hour later than planned. Apparently an e mail was sent but I received nothing. We were then advised there was an additional fee for parking due to the venue change. The trip itself was good but was let down by poor communication.”

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7.Teahupoo Wave Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $168

Drive from Papeete to Teahupoo, then join a small boat of up to 12 people with an experienced local captain. Cruise through the lagoon and into the safety channel for close views of the famous break, where waves form over shallow coral far from shore. Guides speak English and French and share local history, legends, and surf stories.

“Nous avons tellement apprécié le professionnalisme et la gentillesse de notre capitaine , qui nous a fait approcher en toute sécurité dans des conditions de houle gigantesque cette vague mythique !séquence émotion mémorable !merci !”

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8.SURF TAHITI Bites & Waves – Surf experience with every bite

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $129Best value

Meet instructor Manua in Māhina for a private Tahiti surf lesson tailored to your ability. You’ll use provided surf gear, bodyboards, fins, leash, and sunscreen, surf for at least 90 minutes, then share a fresh tropical fruit plate beside the waves. The full experience lasts about three hours.

“Very fun activity! The instructor was very personable and informative, made us feel very comfortable and taught us a lot in just one lesson. The lesson was the perfect amount of time, did not feel rushed and caught a lot of waves. The fruit was an awesome bonus at the end. Definitely do this if you’re in Tahiti.”

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9.Teahupoo Olympic Wave Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $361

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Tahiti’s west coast with a small group of up to eight people. Visit Mara’a Grotto and Vaipahi Gardens, then take a boat from Teahupo’o to see the Olympic surf break and the boat-only Fenua Aihere. Fruit, drinks, pickup, and flexible weather plans are included.

“wonderful day getting close to the surfing action and feel of the vibe of the surfing action. Lunch in the logoon was loverly. Our driver was like an angel who went out of her way to show us the way to our accommodation after the tour. Great day”

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10.Tour de l’île (Full Day) avec taxi boat (Teahupoo)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours seeing Tahiti by private vehicle and boat. Philippe and the team take you to Pointe Vénus, Maraa Caves, Vaipahi Water Garden, the Three Waterfalls, Trou du Souffleur, and Teahupo’o. The private format suits couples who want a flexible day, with English or French guiding and a close view of the famous surf break.

“Super journée avec yoyo et Philippe au téléphone régulièrement. Nous avons fait les plus beaux sites de île avec le spot à ne pas manquer la vague de teahupoo avec timothe .Journée formidable on s’en souviendra et on reviendra. MICHEL MADO Mai 2025”

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11.Wholesale Fishing in Poti Marara at Tahiti Teahupoo Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $327

Set out from Teahupoo at 8:00 am for a private four-hour fishing trip aboard a 22-foot Poti Marara. Captain Yoann supplies Shimano rods, reels, drinks, and local fishing know-how. Try trolling, longline, rod fishing, or traditional Polynesian methods while the green mountains of Tahiti frame your time at sea.

“Great day with Yoann on private outing. Super comfortable boat typically Polynesian fishing and well equipped. Quality equipment and professional captain. I recommendAuto-translated”

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