KiteGlobeTahiti / Phaeton Bay
📍 Papeete, French Polynesia · Kiteboarding spot
Tahiti / Phaeton Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Papeete 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 |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | -17.7464, -149.3365 |
About Tahiti / Phaeton Bay
Clear, green water.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Tahiti / Phaeton Bay?
The best time to kite Tahiti / Phaeton Bay is May, June, July, August, September, October, when the N, NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Tahiti / Phaeton Bay offers open ocean conditions with N, NE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Tahiti / Phaeton Bay?
Moorea Airport, it isn't very far away from the famous wave of Teahupoo, on the inlet of Taravao.
Hazards at Tahiti / Phaeton Bay
Ships.
View Tahiti / Phaeton Bay on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Tahiti / Phaeton Bay?
3 kite schools operate in French Polynesia. See kite schools in French Polynesia →
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- Tahiti / Hiti Mahina Beach
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.