KiteGlobeFakarava
Fakarava is a kiteboarding spot near Papeete in French Polynesia, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, E, SE, S wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | French Polynesia |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Papeete |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Island, Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, E, SE, S |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | -16.3188, -145.6032 |
About Fakarava
Very remote, impossible without a boat. Lovely spot, sometimes great wave. The pass has AMAZING diving and shark seeing. The lagoon is about 50x20km big. Lots of areas with beautiful and flat water. Reefs with waves around the lagoon. Stronger currents at the passages to the north and south.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Fakarava?
The best time to kite Fakarava is June, July, August, September, October, when the N, NE, E, SE, S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Fakarava offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, E, SE, S wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean, island, lagoon.
How do I get to Fakarava?
Fakarava has an airport. To reach spots around the lagoon you need a boat.
Hazards at Fakarava
Reefs, Corals.
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3 kite schools operate in French Polynesia. See kite schools in French Polynesia →
Other kite spots near Fakarava
- Rangiroa / Avatoru Pass
- Tahiti / Motu Nono
- Tahiti / Teahupoo
- Tahiti / Papenoo
- Tahiti / Vairao
- Tahiti / Phaeton Bay
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.