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Phaeton Bay - Tahiti kitesurf and wingfoil spot
French Polynesia · Polynésie française
Overview
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.
Spot forecast for Phaeton Bay - Tahiti
Sunrise 05:25 · Sunset 17:59
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 8.5 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 0.2 m Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 0.3 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 0.3 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.3 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.3 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.3 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.4 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.4 m
Phaeton Bay - Tahiti: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
132h
in October · 19.5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are May, October and September, at 21 rideable days and 28 °C. The low point is February, at 10 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 99% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 27 °C. The wettest month is December, with 514 mm.
Monthly averages: Phaeton Bay - Tahiti
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.0 | 100 h | 29 °C | 446 mm |
| February | 10.0 | 66 h | 30 °C | 256 mm |
| March | 17.0 | 98 h | 30 °C | 205 mm |
| April | 17.0 | 108 h | 29 °C | 223 mm |
| May | 24.0 | 157 h | 28 °C | 127 mm |
| June | 15.0 | 106 h | 27 °C | 223 mm |
| July | 14.0 | 88 h | 27 °C | 148 mm |
| August | 17.0 | 127 h | 27 °C | 130 mm |
| September | 18.0 | 130 h | 27 °C | 224 mm |
| October | 19.5 | 132 h | 28 °C | 384 mm |
| November | 17.5 | 122 h | 29 °C | 426 mm |
| December | 14.5 | 118 h | 30 °C | 514 mm |
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Technical details of Phaeton Bay - Tahiti spot
The spot works with winds from ENE, E, ESE, SE.
Depending on conditions: NE, SSE.
Local association recommendations
FFVL certified spot
Spot functioning
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.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
Wind specificities
Minimum 15 knots wind for good kitesurfing
Hazards
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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