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Taurama Beach

📍 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea · Kiteboarding spot

Taurama Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September, October.

CountryPapua New Guinea
Nearest townPort Moresby
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionSE
Wind typeTrade
Best monthsJune, July, August, September, October
TideComing tide
Coordinates-9.5314, 147.2444

About Taurama Beach

The beach can be quite narrow at high tide, and over 150m wide at low tide. Beware for broken glass on the sand. A pair of booties is advisable.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Taurama Beach?

The best time to kite Taurama Beach is June, July, August, September, October, when the SE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Taurama Beach offers open ocean conditions with SE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Taurama Beach?

You have to have a car or catch a lift with someone that has a car as there is no public transport.

Hazards at Taurama Beach

Fishernets, Stakes.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Taurama Beach?

1 kite school operate in Papua New Guinea. See kite schools in Papua New Guinea →

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