Rarotonga / Muri Beach, Cook Islands kitesurfing spot

🌍Cook Islands·Oceania

Rarotonga / Muri Beach, Cook Islands

◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊Ocean🏝LagoonWind sports destination

Wind

E–ESE–SE

Best Season

Jul–Sep

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Rarotonga / Muri Beach, 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 and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.

With E–ESE–SE winds, peaking from July to September, Rarotonga / Muri Beach, Cook Islands delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Trade winds seem to be from July to September. Otherwise it gets sea breezes and occasional storms. I don't think it would be very reliable outside trade winds season.

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When to Go

South Pacific tropical island. Tends to rain a lot in the hills but it's is always somewhere sunny on the island. No need for a wetsuit in winter but take a blanket for night-time. T-shirt and shorts in summer.

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What to Expect

Clear, warm tropical lagoon. Only 200m x 200m wide really. Flat water that can get a little rough if the ocean swell makes it over the reef. Not very deep and can stand up in most places. Watch out for coral. If the wind is cross-onshore you can continue to kite around the reef for about 1/3 of the island (going South).

Wind & Conditions

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E · ESE · SE
Best wind direction

Trade winds seem to be from July to September. Otherwise it gets sea breezes and occasional storms. I don't think it would be very reliable outside trade winds season.

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Water Conditions

ShallowFlatChop

Clear, warm tropical lagoon. Only 200m x 200m wide really. Flat water that can get a little rough if the ocean swell makes it over the reef. Not very deep and can stand up in most places. Watch out for coral. If the wind is cross-onshore you can continue to kite around the reef for about 1/3 of the island (going South).

Small beachSand💧 Crystal Clear

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Facilities & Access

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

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

This island is essentially round with only one road so you can't really miss it. Just get on a car/bus and drive straight ahead and eventually you will get there. Island is only 32 km around. Muri is on the East coast.

Location

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Rarotonga / Muri Beach, Cook Islands

-21.2537°N, -159.7286°E

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