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Papa Tangaroa
Papa Tangaroa is a remote Rapa Nui reef, a rare and serious island setup where south-ocean energy wraps into an uncrowded volcanic-rock lineup. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Papa Tangaroa in South Coast.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAdvanced
LocationSouth Coast, CL
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The reef can work through the tide but is more forgiving with water over it; rocks, urchins, rips, and sharks keep it serious.
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