Moorea / Haapiti

📍 Papeete, Temae, French Polynesia · Kiteboarding spot

Moorea / Haapiti is a kiteboarding spot near Papeete, Temae in French Polynesia, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SE 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	E, SE
Wind type	Trade
Best months	May, June, July, August, September, October
Coordinates	-17.5731, -149.8785

About Moorea / Haapiti

Water: Medium wave, Big wave

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

The best time to kite Moorea / Haapiti is May, June, July, August, September, October, when the E, SE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Moorea / Haapiti offers open ocean conditions with E, SE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.

Hazards at Moorea / Haapiti

Reefs.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Moorea / Haapiti?

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

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