Omoa bay and village is located on the west coast of Fatu Hiva. The bay is rather open, and there is limited room for few yachts. Drop the anchor at 5-15 meters. There some small buoys with local boats, keep clear of them. The bottom keep quite good. Be prepared for some swell, even when E wind is blowing.
Small harbor with breakwater is located at S part of bay, where you can tie up your dinghy safety away from the big surge.
Water: on the quay of small harbor. It is the water collecting from the rain.
Fuel: difficult to find, ask locals or sail to Atuaona 45Nm away.
Groceries: two small groceries with limited products. Fresh baguette.
When we visited Omoa some boats came here without check in and had no problems with the local Police - but this may easily change. In the past several cruisers being fined US$200 or more for staying there without check in.
Thor Heyerdahl lived on Fatu Hiva (E coast) for 2 years in 1920’s. Omoa is the main village on he island.
There is a restaurant located on the corner (on the right) at the beginning of the main road. Catholic church is also worth to visit.
There is a 17km long dirty interior track that links Omoa and Hanavave. It’s good for walking and takes about 4 hours (one way).
A walk to the end of the village and little more up to the hill is an alternative. Nice views and forest around.
Omoa is famous for its two giant petroglyphs, which are in two different locations. First (a huge fish) you can see after 10 minutes walk, second is available after 20 minutes walk. For directions ask the inhabitants or ask for a guide.