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Notable beach · Penrhyn, Cook Islands

Matakopupu

Matakopupu is a beach in Penrhyn, Cook Islands.

Matakopupu: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Matakopupu

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

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

How to reach Matakopupu — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -9.00633, -158.02437. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Matakopupu

    See everything within a day’s drive of Matakopupu

    Other beaches & coast near Matakopupu

    • Masahu · beach · Penrhyn · ~1 km
    • Nataiua · beach · Penrhyn · ~1 km
    • Maio · beach · Penrhyn · ~1 km
    • Rahirahi · beach · Penrhyn · ~2 km
    • Sukusuku · beach · Penrhyn · ~3 km
    • Na Karapa · beach · Penrhyn · ~3 km
    • Mou · beach · Penrhyn · ~3 km
    • Narai Hoehoe · beach · Penrhyn · ~3 km
    • Punga · beach · Penrhyn · ~3 km
    • Korekaniti · beach · Penrhyn · ~3 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Matakopupu safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Matakopupu yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Matakopupu?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Matakopupu?

    Nearby: Masahu (beach, 1 km), Nataiua (beach, 1 km), Maio (beach, 1 km), Rahirahi (beach, 2 km), Moananui (river spot, 2 km), Sukusuku (beach, 3 km).

    Is Matakopupu worth visiting?

    Matakopupu is listed as a notable beach in Cook Islands on Spotwander.