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Matavehi

Matavehi is a beach in Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.

Matavehi: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Matavehi

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Matavehi — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -9.98482, -139.09925. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Matavehi safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Matavehi yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Matavehi?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Matavehi?

    Nearby: Église du Saint-Cœur-de-Marie (church, 4 km), Marae (fort, 4 km), Tahuata (river spot, 4 km), Église de la Sainte-Mère-de-Dieu (church, 7 km), Plage de Koku'u (beach, 12 km), Vainako (waterfall, 23 km).