Aitutaki / Lagoon Resort, Cook Islands kitesurfing spot

🌍Cook Islands·Oceania

Aitutaki / Lagoon Resort, Cook Islands

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert📍IslandWind sports destination

Wind

E–ESE–SE

Best Season

May–Sep

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Aitutaki / Lagoon Resort, Cook Islands is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Cook Islands.

Situated in Oceania, the spot offers Shallow and Flat water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With E–ESE–SE winds, peaking from May to September, Aitutaki / Lagoon Resort, Cook Islands delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

The summer time trade winds blow stronger than in Rarotonga, locals told me that seems to be a kind of cycle with one week strong wind and then one week light (10-12 knots). I had 6 good days out of 12. 2 days 40 knots, 2 days 20 knots and 2 days 12-15. The rest like 10-12 every day.

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When to Go

Good weather. The weather can change a lot during the day.

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What to Expect

Flat in the huge lagoon. Deep out of the sand platform, shallow inside with mix of sand and reef rocks.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

E · ESE · SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction

The summer time trade winds blow stronger than in Rarotonga, locals told me that seems to be a kind of cycle with one week strong wind and then one week light (10-12 knots). I had 6 good days out of 12. 2 days 40 knots, 2 days 20 knots and 2 days 12-15. The rest like 10-12 every day.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowFlat

Flat in the huge lagoon. Deep out of the sand platform, shallow inside with mix of sand and reef rocks.

Small beachGrassSand💧 Crystal Clear

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking
🚻Toilets
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation✓ Available
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

🚗No walk to the beach

Get to the Lagoon Resort & Spa Beach on Aitutaki. It’s though a private island, so when call the resort to ask permission you get told that you cannot launch from the island. But, the southern tip of the island, just sand that gets larger in low tide is used to set up and launch the kite, then you can ride. This spot can be reached easily with kayak free of charge.

Location

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Aitutaki / Lagoon Resort, Cook Islands

-18.8505°N, -159.7601°E

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