KiteGlobeManihiki Island
Manihiki Island is a kiteboarding spot near Rarotonga in Cook Islands, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SE wind, best ridden in July, August, September.
| Country | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Rarotonga |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Island, Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | E, SE |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | July, August, September |
| Coordinates | -10.4224, -161.0004 |
About Manihiki Island
This location is very diverse; we have seen some huge waves on the outside of the atoll, but did not kite these! At the time we visited, there were no medical facilities. You will be almost certain that you will be the only one kiting. There are quite a few pearl farms (each one built on a little coral island inside the lagoon) that you can kite too. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Manihiki Island?
The best time to kite Manihiki Island is July, August, September, when the E, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Manihiki Island offers open ocean conditions with E, SE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean, island, lagoon.
How do I get to Manihiki Island?
To the island: Air Rarotonga or by boat. To the spot: take a bike or car around the west side of the island as far South as you can, from there its a 500 m walk to the sand strip from where to launch.
Hazards at Manihiki Island
Corals, None.
View Manihiki Island on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Manihiki Island?
1 kite school operate in Cook Islands. See kite schools in Cook Islands →
Other kite spots near Manihiki Island
- Aitutaki / Lagoon Resort
- Honeymoon Island / Aitutaki
- Aitutaki / Akaiami
- Aitutaki / One Foot Island
- Rarotongan / Aroa Beach
- Rarotonga / Muri Beach
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.