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Phaeton Bay is a kitesurfing spot located on the south coast of Tahiti, at the isthmus connecting Tahiti Nui and Tahiti Iti. The riding area is in the lagoon, protected and flat. East to south-east trade winds are steady and provide consistent kitesurfing conditions.
The season runs from May to October, peaking in July: 12 rideable days a month and 71 hours of usable wind, at 25 °C. The low point is December, at 1.7 days.
16-22 knots · 39% 22-30 knots · 54% 30-40 knots · 7%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 22 and 30 knots — 54% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is July, at 24 °C. The wettest month is January, with 46 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.7 | 72 h | 26 °C | 46 mm |
| February | 10.0 | 70 h | 27 °C | 15 mm |
| March | 9.0 | 58 h | 27 °C | 0 mm |
| April | 9.0 | 46 h | 27 °C | 0 mm |
| May | 11.3 | 56 h | 26 °C | 0 mm |
| June | 13.0 | 67 h | 25 °C | 1 mm |
| July | 14.0 | 71 h | 24 °C | 8 mm |
| August | 13.0 | 66 h | 24 °C | 2 mm |
| September | 10.3 | 64 h | 24 °C | 2 mm |
| October | 10.0 | 60 h | 24 °C | 1 mm |
| November | 4.3 | 28 h | 25 °C | 8 mm |
| December | 1.7 | 15 h | 26 °C | 27 mm |
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FFVL certified spot
Coming from Papeete, after Papeari you will find Phaeton Bay. Head to the wharf and turn right - the entire parking area is right at the spot.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Minimum 15 knots wind for good kitesurfing
Two channel markers indicating a port entrance about 300m apart - stay vigilant for possible boat traffic. A sailing school nearby with a well-defined launch area. Outrigger canoe races may occasionally take place, in which case find another spot to kite.
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