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Where to swim from the shore on Aitutaki

📍 Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Where
Eastern and southern shores of the main island
Opening hours
Daylight; check the tide
Typical cost
Free

Most Aitutaki photography is taken from a boat, which gives the impression the main island has nothing. It does — it is simply different.

The eastern shore

Calm and shallow, sheltered by the lagoon. Pleasant at higher tides and close to much of the accommodation. At low tide the water pulls back a long way.

The southern end

Deeper water in places and good for a proper swim rather than a wade.

What to expect

It is quiet — often you will have the beach to yourself. It is also not the technicolour lagoon of the brochures; for that you need to be out on the water.

💡 Local tip
The eastern side is shallow and calm but goes very shallow at low tide. Look at the water before you commit to carrying the beach gear down.
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