# Tahiti - PK0 Arue

Kitesurfing spot in Tahiti, French Polynesia.

> PK0 in Arue faces open ocean, receiving swell and chop alongside strong trade wind gusts, making it a committed intermediate to advanced destination. The exposed water demands solid wave-riding skill and comfort in choppy conditions. Trade winds blow consistently, particularly during austral winter when the spot delivers its best sessions. Launch access requires local knowledge of reef passages and timing. Nearby Papeete provides urban services, though the spot itself remains more rustic and quieter than resort-area alternatives.

## Best time to kitesurf
Tahiti - PK0 Arue has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Jan–Mar: 0% of days reach 12 kt+, with 6–7 kt average daily wind, 28–29 °C water and 25–26 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0% | 6.8 | 25.3 | 28.4 |
| Feb | 0% | 6.2 | 25.8 | 28.8 |
| Mar | 0% | 6 | 26.3 | 29.1 |
| Apr | 0% | 5.8 | 26 | 29.1 |
| May | 0% | 6 | 25.7 | 28.6 |
| Jun | 0% | 6.3 | 24.9 | 27.9 |
| Jul | 0% | 6.5 | 24.1 | 27.4 |
| Aug | 0% | 6.1 | 23.8 | 26.9 |
| Sep | 0% | 6.3 | 23.9 | 26.2 |
| Oct | 0% | 6.2 | 24.7 | 27 |
| Nov | 0% | 5.9 | 25 | 27.6 |
| Dec | 0% | 6.4 | 25.7 | 28.4 |

## Highlights
- Open ocean swell
- Strong trade winds
- Advanced-only conditions
- Less crowded sessions

## Amenities
Papeete services nearby, Local knowledge needed, Quiet atmosphere, Reef access

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: -17.53, -149.58
- Destination guide: [Tahiti](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/tahiti)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Tahiti - Punaauia Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/tahiti-punaauia-beach) — best around Jan, 0% windy days, 6–7 kt, water 28–29 °C (6 km)
- [Moorea - Haapiti](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/moorea-haapiti) — best around Jan, 20–37% windy days, 9–11 kt, water 28 °C (28 km)

## Kite schools
- [Tahiti Kite School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/tahiti-kite-school) (10 km)
- [Ecole De Kitesurf / Foil - Tahiti Fly Experience](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/ecole-de-kitesurf-foil-tahiti-fly-experience) — https://www.tahitiflyexperience.com/ (11 km)
- [École de Kitesurf et Wingfoil - Mahana Kite Wing Foil](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/ecole-de-kitesurf-et-wingfoil-mahana-kite-wing-foil) (11 km)
- [Tahiti Kitesurf Center](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/tahiti-kitesurf-center) — https://www.tahitikitesurfcenter.com/ (11 km)
- [Ocean Vibes Surf School School Surf Tahiti](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/ocean-vibes-surf-school-school-surf-tahiti) — http://o-vibes.com/ (16 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/tahiti-pk0-arue
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.