Aitutaki / One Foot Island, Cook Islands kitesurfing spot

🌍Cook Islands·Oceania

Aitutaki / One Foot Island, Cook Islands

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert📍IslandWind sports destination

Wind

E–ESE–SE

Best Season

May–Sep

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Aitutaki / One Foot Island, 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 / One Foot Island, Cook Islands delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

More opened than Lagoon Resort, better wind. Winds are trades mainly from the SE. In winter they can be boosted by the high pressure systems and avg 18-22 kts. Summer trades are generally lighter in the 12-15 kts range. The best option for trade winds is Akaiami. 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).

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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 and shallow water.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

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

More opened than Lagoon Resort, better wind. Winds are trades mainly from the SE. In winter they can be boosted by the high pressure systems and avg 18-22 kts. Summer trades are generally lighter in the 12-15 kts range. The best option for trade winds is Akaiami. 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).

Best Months

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

Water Conditions

ShallowFlat

Flat and shallow water.

Medium beachSand💧 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 Aitutaki and from here with a boat to the One Foot Island.

Location

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Aitutaki / One Foot Island, Cook Islands

-18.9483°N, -159.7329°E

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