French Polynesia · Îles du Vent
-17.75 | -149.32
Mitirapa is a kitesurfing spot located on the south coast of Tahiti. The spot benefits from east to south-east trade winds that blow regularly. The riding area is inside the lagoon, protected by the barrier reef, offering flat water conditions.
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
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.
7-12 knots · 99% 13-20 knots · 1%
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. 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 | 12.0 | 100 h | 30 °C | 446 mm |
| February | 10.0 | 66 h | 31 °C | 256 mm |
| March | 17.0 | 98 h | 31 °C | 205 mm |
| April | 17.0 | 108 h | 30 °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 | 28 °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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FFVL certified spot
On the road to Vairao, the first beach you find on your right after the Mitirapa bridge.
Open all year round
Intermediate
South-south-east wind 20 to 25 knots
Some channel markers - be vigilant about possible boat traffic when moving toward the pass (approximately 500m from the spot). Watch out for corals. Mostly swimmers in fair weather with no wind.
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