Kite forecast region

Kitesurf spots in Papeete

12 Lohera kite spots in Papeete, mapped with local wind windows, water state, launch setup, and the kind of session each beach tends to reward.

Mapped spots12

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Spot guide

Wind windows and launch notes

Each rose shows the directions that usually work for the spot. Hover or tap a pin above to place it on the coast before comparing details.

Fakarava

mixed

Wind window

N-S

Flat-water lagoon kite spot at Fakarava, French Polynesia. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Huahine-iti / Parea (Pareadise)

mixed

Wind window

E-SE

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Parea, French Polynesia. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in E, ESE, SE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks, current.

Moorea / Afareaitu

waves

Wind window

NE-SE

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Afareaitu, French Polynesia. Wave-prone. Works best in NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Moorea / Linareva

waves

Wind window

NE-SE

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Haapiti, French Polynesia. Wave-prone. Works best in NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Moorea / Moorea Beach Club

mixed

Wind window

NE-SE

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Haapiti, Paeau, French Polynesia. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks, current.

Moorea / Temae

mixed

Wind window

NE-SE

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Temae, French Polynesia. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Tahiti / Maraa

mixed

Wind window

NE-SE

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Papara, Maraa, French Polynesia. Mixed flat and chop. Works best in NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Tahiti / Papenoo

waves

Wind window

NE-SE

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Papenoo, French Polynesia. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

Tahiti / Phaeton Bay

mixed

Wind window

NE-SE

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Taravao, French Polynesia. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

Tahiti / Sapinus

mixed

Wind window

NE-SE

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Punaauia, French Polynesia. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE winds. Watch for rocks, current.

Tahiti / Teahupoo

waves

Wind window

NE-SE

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Teahupoo, French Polynesia. Wave-prone. Works best in NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE winds. Suitable for advanced riders.

Tahiti / Vairao

waves

Wind window

NE-SE

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Taravao, French Polynesia. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.