Motu Nono (Tahiti)

Motu Nono (Tahiti) is a small, boat-access-only islet in Tahiti’s lagoon near Taravao, offering very clear, turquoise lagoon water with generally flat conditions (with some chop depending on wind and area). The surrounding reef environment creates shallow coral-head hazards (including “patates”), and navigation/launch planning is essential because landing or walking onto reef flats can be risky. Wind is dominated by trade winds (Mara'amu), with the spot’s best wind direction listed as NE and the most favorable months running from May through October. Typical winds are around 15 to 25 knots, and the trade-wind season is described as having high reliability, with only light gustiness. For kitesurfing, the sheltered lagoon setup makes it well-suited to freeride and freestyle (and wave riding in the lagoon), while wingfoiling is described as excellent in the deeper channels away from shallow coral heads. Windsurfing can work for freeride and slalom too, but shallow reef sections require careful route choice. The main safety constraints are the reef/coral hazards and limited emergency support: there’s no lifeguard presence on the motu and no dedicated on-site rescue. Riders should bring reef-protective footwear, monitor tide-driven changes to water depth around shallow areas, and ensure they can manage self-rescue in an offshore setting.