Tahiti / Papenoo

📍 Papeete, French Polynesia · Kiteboarding spot

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

Country	French Polynesia
Nearest town	Papeete
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	NE, E
Wind type	Trade
Best months	May, June, July, August, September, October
Coordinates	-17.5119, -149.4195

About Tahiti / Papenoo

Water: Small wave, Medium wave

When is the best time to kitesurf at Tahiti / Papenoo?

The best time to kite Tahiti / Papenoo is May, June, July, August, September, October, when the NE, E wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Tahiti / Papenoo offers open ocean conditions with NE, E wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Tahiti / Papenoo?

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

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Tahiti / Maraa · 32 km · Papeete
Tahiti / Vairao · 34 km · Papeete

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