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Kitesurf spots in Cook Islands

A forecast-led overview of Cook Islands kite regions: the spots worth checking, the directions that usually matter, and the local notes Lohera uses when ranking a session.

Mapped spots7

Regions2

Main areasRarotonga, Aitutaki

Common windSE, E, ESE

Typical water: mixed, flat

Regions

Rarotonga

4 spots

Common working directions: SE, E, ESE, SSE, S

Water: mixed

Aitutaki

3 spots

Common working directions: E, ESE, SE, SSE

Water: flat

A few spots Lohera is watching

Aitutaki

Aitutaki / Akaiami

Kitesurf spot at Rarotonga Island, Cook Islands. Mostly flat water. Sandy beach launch. Works best in E, ESE, SE, SSE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Aitutaki

Aitutaki / Lagoon Resort

Kitesurf spot at Rarotonga Island, Cook Islands. Mostly flat water. Sandy beach launch. Works best in E, ESE, SE, SSE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Aitutaki

Aitutaki / One Foot Island

Kitesurf spot at Rarotonga Island, Cook Islands. Mostly flat water. Sandy beach launch. Works best in E, ESE, SE, SSE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Rarotonga

Manihiki Island

Flat-water lagoon kite spot at Tauhunu, Tukou, Cook Islands. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in E, ESE, SE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

Rarotonga

Rarotonga / Muri Beach

Flat-water lagoon kite spot at Muri, Cook Islands. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in E, ESE, SE winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.