# Tahiti - Punaauia Beach

Kitesurfing spot in Tahiti, French Polynesia.

> Punaauia Beach on Tahiti's west coast offers lagoon riding within a reef-protected environment, ideal for beginners seeking tropical conditions. Water remains largely flat to gently choppy, depending on trade wind intensity and swell interaction. The reef-backed launch keeps riders safe from open ocean hazards while accessing warm, clear lagoon water. Trade winds blow consistently, particularly during austral winter months. The nearby resort area provides accommodation and services for visiting kiters.

## Best time to kitesurf
Tahiti - Punaauia Beach 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
- Reef-protected launch
- Flat lagoon waters
- Trade wind consistent
- Tropical setting

## Amenities
Reef-protected beach, Resort nearby, Tropical setting, Warm water

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: -17.565, -149.62
- Destination guide: [Tahiti](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/tahiti)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Tahiti - PK0 Arue](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/tahiti-pk0-arue) — 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 (24 km)

## Kite schools
- [Ocean Vibes Surf School School Surf Tahiti](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/ocean-vibes-surf-school-school-surf-tahiti) — http://o-vibes.com/ (12 km)
- [Tahiti Kite School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/tahiti-kite-school) (15 km)
- [Ecole De Kitesurf / Foil - Tahiti Fly Experience](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/ecole-de-kitesurf-foil-tahiti-fly-experience) — https://www.tahitiflyexperience.com/ (16 km)
- [École de Kitesurf et Wingfoil - Mahana Kite Wing Foil](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/ecole-de-kitesurf-et-wingfoil-mahana-kite-wing-foil) (16 km)
- [Tahiti Kitesurf Center](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/tahiti-kitesurf-center) — https://www.tahitikitesurfcenter.com/ (16 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/tahiti-punaauia-beach
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.