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Kitesurfing & Wingfoil Spots in French Polynesia
22 published launches, from trip-defining headliners to quiet local sessions. Use this country page to scan the full spot spread, shortlist the best picks, and jump into school discovery fast.
Spot count
22
spots in French Polynesia
Mapped launches
22
shown on the cluster map
Beginner-ready
9
spots tagged for progression
Country overview
Read the spread before you fly
The launch network in French Polynesia spans 22 mapped spots and sits within Oceania. Use the mini map to scan the spread, then jump into the best-documented launches below.
Best spots
Top launches in French Polynesia
Ranked by guide completeness and existing popularity signals so the strongest launch pages surface first.
French Polynesia
Bora Bora / L'Aeroport, French Polynesia
Usually 15-22 knots, good for NE/E/SE winds. Best from May to October due to trade wind season.
Wind
NE · E · SE
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Bora Bora / Pointe Matira, French Polynesia
Trade winds from 15 to 22 knots. Usually good spot for East and Northwest winds. Best during trade wind season, May to October.
Wind
E · NW
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Fakarava, French Polynesia
Trade months (and best winds) are June to October.
Wind
N · NE · E · SE · S
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Huahine-iti / Parea, French Polynesia
Usually the wind direction is East/Southeast (trade winds) and it blows at about 12-16 knots average. This is a light-medium wind area and the best condition...
Wind
E · SE · S
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Moorea / Moorea Beach Club, French Polynesia
Very variable. You can kite one full week and have no more wind for 2 weeks. Usually 2 to 3 sessions a week. Trade winds. Works with East and Northeast winds...
Wind
NE · E
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Raivavae Motu HaHa, French Polynesia
Predominant winds for the Austral islands are ESE. The best trade wind months are June to October, and can be expected to be very strong (25+ knots) for many...
Wind
E · SE · W
Data depth
Fresh guide
Full directory
All spots in French Polynesia
22 linked spot guides live on this country page.
French Polynesia
Bora Bora / L'Aeroport, French Polynesia
Usually 15-22 knots, good for NE/E/SE winds. Best from May to October due to trade wind season.
Wind
NE · E · SE
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Bora Bora / Mulu Mute, French Polynesia
Bora Bora / Mulu Mute, French Polynesia is a wind-sports spot in French Polynesia with its most reliable conditions around may - october.
Wind
E · SE
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Bora Bora / Pointe Matira, French Polynesia
Trade winds from 15 to 22 knots. Usually good spot for East and Northwest winds. Best during trade wind season, May to October.
Wind
E · NW
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Fakarava, French Polynesia
Trade months (and best winds) are June to October.
Wind
N · NE · E · SE · S
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Huahine-iti / Parea, French Polynesia
Usually the wind direction is East/Southeast (trade winds) and it blows at about 12-16 knots average. This is a light-medium wind area and the best condition...
Wind
E · SE · S
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Moorea / Afareaitu, French Polynesia
Moorea / Afareaitu, French Polynesia is a wind-sports spot in French Polynesia with its most reliable conditions around may - october.
Wind
N · NE
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Moorea / Atiha, French Polynesia
Moorea / Atiha, French Polynesia is a wind-sports spot in French Polynesia with its most reliable conditions around may - october.
Wind
E · SE
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Moorea / Haapiti, French Polynesia
Moorea / Haapiti, French Polynesia is a wind-sports spot in French Polynesia with its most reliable conditions around may - october.
Wind
E · SE
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Moorea / Linareva, French Polynesia
Moorea / Linareva, French Polynesia is a wind-sports spot in French Polynesia with its most reliable conditions around may - october.
Wind
SE
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Moorea / Maharepa, French Polynesia
Moorea / Maharepa, French Polynesia is a wind-sports spot in French Polynesia with its most reliable conditions around may - october.
Wind
NE
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Moorea / Moorea Beach Club, French Polynesia
Very variable. You can kite one full week and have no more wind for 2 weeks. Usually 2 to 3 sessions a week. Trade winds. Works with East and Northeast winds...
Wind
NE · E
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Moorea / Temae, French Polynesia
Moorea / Temae, French Polynesia is a wind-sports spot in French Polynesia with its most reliable conditions around may - october.
Wind
NE · E · SE
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Raivavae Motu HaHa, French Polynesia
Predominant winds for the Austral islands are ESE. The best trade wind months are June to October, and can be expected to be very strong (25+ knots) for many...
Wind
E · SE · W
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Rangiroa / Avatoru Pass, French Polynesia
Shallow and flat inside the reef. Strong wave breaking on the reef.
Wind
Various
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Tahiti / Hiti Mahina Beach, French Polynesia
It is the windiest area of Tahiti where you will meet all the locals. The spot is good during trade wind SE/E accelerate by the mountain, it blows often 18-2...
Wind
NE · E
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Tahiti / Maraa, French Polynesia
Wide lagoon with excellent waves on the outside reef.
Wind
E · SE
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Tahiti / Motu Nono, French Polynesia
Good during NE wind. Every direction works.
Wind
NE
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Tahiti / Papenoo, French Polynesia
Tahiti / Papenoo, French Polynesia is a wind-sports spot in French Polynesia with its most reliable conditions around may - october.
Wind
NE · E
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Tahiti / Phaeton Bay, French Polynesia
N/NE wind is good. Not good with Maraamu SE wind.
Wind
N · NE
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Tahiti / Sapinus, French Polynesia
Excellent wave on the reef.
Wind
N · SE
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Tahiti / Teahupoo, French Polynesia
Tahiti / Teahupoo, French Polynesia is a wind-sports spot in French Polynesia with its most reliable conditions around may - october.
Wind
NE · E · SE
Data depth
Fresh guide
French Polynesia
Tahiti / Vairao, French Polynesia
Tahiti / Vairao, French Polynesia is a wind-sports spot in French Polynesia with its most reliable conditions around may - october.
Wind
SE · S · SW
Data depth
Fresh guide
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