KiteGlobeRarotonga / Muri Beach
Rarotonga / Muri Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Rarotonga, Avarua in Cook Islands, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SE wind, best ridden in July, August, September.
| Country | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Rarotonga, Avarua |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | E, SE |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal, Trade |
| Best months | July, August, September |
| Coordinates | -21.2537, -159.7286 |
About Rarotonga / Muri Beach
Clear, warm tropical lagoon. Only 200m x 200m wide really. Flat water that can get a little rough if the ocean swell makes it over the reef. Not very deep and can stand up in most places. Watch out for coral. If the wind is cross-onshore you can continue to kite around the reef for about 1/3 of the island (going South).
When is the best time to kitesurf at Rarotonga / Muri Beach?
The best time to kite Rarotonga / Muri Beach is July, August, September, when the E, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Rarotonga / Muri Beach offers open ocean conditions with E, SE wind (Thermal, Frontal, Trade wind), launching from ocean, lagoon.
How do I get to Rarotonga / Muri Beach?
This island is essentially round with only one road so you can't really miss it. Just get on a car/bus and drive straight ahead and eventually you will get there. Island is only 32 km around. Muri is on the East coast.
Hazards at Rarotonga / Muri Beach
Reefs, Corals.
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1 kite school operate in Cook Islands. See kite schools in Cook Islands →
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- Aitutaki / Lagoon Resort
- Manihiki Island
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.