Hirifa Beach
Hirifa
A long white-sand beach with coconut palms on the southeast side of the atoll, where the shallow water shows lovely colour gradients and a small restaurant sits nearby, ideal for a beach day away from the crowds.
Hirifa lies on the southeast side of the atoll, a long stretch of white sand and coconut palms. On the lagoon side the water is shallow and shifts through gradients of blue and green, and small sharks and stingrays are often seen. Many visitors rate it among Fakarava's most beautiful beaches. Nearby is a family-run restaurant (booking in advance required), and there is also basic accommodation. Most visitors reach it by boat from the southern guesthouses or on a southern day tour, as the boat trip from Rotoava is long. The beach has no lifeguards, so mind the sun and coral cuts.
Opening hours
Open all day (by boat only)
Nearby sights
- Tetamanu Village
- Tumakohua Pass (South Pass)
- Les Sables Roses (Pink Sand Beach)
- Fakarava Pearl Farm
- Rotoava Village
- Topaka Lighthouse
- PK9 Beach
- Garuae Pass (North Pass)