Moorea / Afareaitu

📍 Papeete, Temae, French Polynesia · Kiteboarding spot

Moorea / Afareaitu is a kiteboarding spot near Papeete, Temae in French Polynesia, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September, October.

Country	French Polynesia
Nearest town	Papeete, Temae
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	N, NE
Wind type	Trade
Best months	May, June, July, August, September, October
Coordinates	-17.5588, -149.7788

About Moorea / Afareaitu

Water: Medium wave

When is the best time to kitesurf at Moorea / Afareaitu?

The best time to kite Moorea / Afareaitu is May, June, July, August, September, October, when the N, NE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Moorea / Afareaitu offers open ocean conditions with N, NE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Moorea / Afareaitu?

3 kite schools operate in French Polynesia. See kite schools in French Polynesia →

Other kite spots near Moorea / Afareaitu

Moorea / Atiha · 7 km · Papeete, Temae
Moorea / Temae · 7 km · Papeete, Temae
Moorea / Maharepa · 9 km · Papeete, Temae
Moorea / Haapiti · 11 km · Papeete, Temae
Moorea / Linareva · 12 km · Papeete, Temae
Moorea / Moorea Beach Club · 15 km · Papeete

Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.