Kitesurfing, wing foiling, windsurfing and surfing in French Polynesia : spots and statistics
Explore the 26 kitesurfing, wing foiling, windsurfing and surfing spots listed in French Polynesia, with operating statistics and current tops.
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Kitesurfing in French Polynesia
Kitesurfing in French Polynesia: conditions and statistics
TheSpot2Be lists 20 kitesurfing spots in French Polynesia, of which 20 currently have statistics.
Conditions today
Among the 20 spots with data today, 7 have at least one favourable hour.
Across all analysed daylight hours, the aggregated operating rate for kitesurfing in French Polynesia is 18%.
Among favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 74%
- 18 to 24 knots : 26%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Most favourable spots today
Best-performing kitesurfing spots in November
Since the start of November, the aggregated operating rate of analysed spots is 22% (20 spots with data).
Ranking based on data available since 1 November 2026.
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 66%
- 18 to 24 knots : 33%
- 25 knots and above : 1%
- Rikitea — 73 %
- Tubuai — 61 %
- Rangiroa — 55 %
- Taapuna — 44 %
- Maraa — 38 %
- Papenoo L'Embouchure — 36 %
- Lagune von Atiha — 35 %
- Haapiti — 34 %
- Temae — 34 %
- FFV, Polynésie — 18 %
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, August stands out as the most favorable for kitesurfing in French Polynesia (36% of favorable daylight hours).
December shows the lowest rate (8%), with a gap of 28 points versus the period peak.
Since the beginning of November, Rikitea, Tubuai and Rangiroa are the top-performing kitesurfing spots in French Polynesia.
Over the last 12 months, favorable conditions for kitesurfing in French Polynesia were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
History of kitesurfing conditions in French Polynesia
| Month | Spots analysed | Performance | Dominant range |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 20 | 22% | 12 to 17 knots |
| October 2026 | 20 | 31% | 12 to 17 knots |
| September 2026 | 20 | 12% | 12 to 17 knots |
| August 2026 | 20 | 36% | 12 to 17 knots |
| July 2026 | 20 | 21% | 12 to 17 knots |
| June 2026 | 20 | 32% | 12 to 17 knots |
| May 2026 | 20 | 26% | 12 to 17 knots |
| April 2026 | 20 | 15% | 12 to 17 knots |
| March 2026 | 20 | 14% | 12 to 17 knots |
| February 2026 | 20 | 11% | 12 to 17 knots |
| January 2026 | 20 | 14% | 12 to 17 knots |
| December 2025 | 20 | 8% | 12 to 17 knots |
Wing foiling in French Polynesia
Wing foiling in French Polynesia: conditions and statistics
TheSpot2Be lists 15 wing foiling spots in French Polynesia, of which 15 currently have statistics.
Conditions today
Among the 15 spots with data today, 5 have at least one favourable hour.
Across all analysed daylight hours, the aggregated operating rate for wing foiling in French Polynesia is 16%.
Among favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 90%
- 18 to 24 knots : 10%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Most favourable spots today
- Tubuai — 100 %
- Tikehau Lagon — 71 %
- Afareaitu — 46 %
- Beachclub — 46 %
- Maharepa — 46 %
Best-performing wing foiling spots in November
Since the start of November, the aggregated operating rate of analysed spots is 16% (15 spots with data).
Ranking based on data available since 1 November 2026.
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 72%
- 18 to 24 knots : 28%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
- Tubuai — 61 %
- Taapuna — 44 %
- Papenoo L'Embouchure — 36 %
- Haapiti — 34 %
- Temae — 34 %
- FFV, Polynésie — 18 %
- Tikehau Lagon — 13 %
- Beachclub — 7 %
- Maharepa — 7 %
- Afareaitu — 5 %
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, June was the most favorable for wing foiling in French Polynesia, with 29% of favorable daylight hours.
Conversely, December was the least favorable month (7%), 22 points below the best month.
Since the beginning of November, Tubuai, Taapuna and Papenoo L'Embouchure are the top-performing wing foiling spots in French Polynesia.
Over the last 12 months, favorable conditions for wing foiling in French Polynesia were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
History of wing foiling conditions in French Polynesia
| Month | Spots analysed | Performance | Dominant range |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 15 | 16% | 12 to 17 knots |
| October 2026 | 15 | 26% | 12 to 17 knots |
| September 2026 | 15 | 9% | 12 to 17 knots |
| August 2026 | 15 | 28% | 12 to 17 knots |
| July 2026 | 15 | 19% | 12 to 17 knots |
| June 2026 | 15 | 29% | 12 to 17 knots |
| May 2026 | 15 | 22% | 12 to 17 knots |
| April 2026 | 15 | 14% | 12 to 17 knots |
| March 2026 | 15 | 12% | 12 to 17 knots |
| February 2026 | 15 | 9% | 12 to 17 knots |
| January 2026 | 15 | 13% | 12 to 17 knots |
| December 2025 | 15 | 7% | 12 to 17 knots |
Windsurfing in French Polynesia
Windsurfing in French Polynesia: conditions and statistics
TheSpot2Be lists 21 windsurfing spots in French Polynesia, of which 21 currently have statistics.
Conditions today
Among the 21 spots with data today, 7 have at least one favourable hour.
Across all analysed daylight hours, the aggregated operating rate for windsurfing in French Polynesia is 17%.
Among favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 74%
- 18 to 24 knots : 26%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Most favourable spots today
Best-performing windsurfing spots in November
Since the start of November, the aggregated operating rate of analysed spots is 20% (21 spots with data).
Ranking based on data available since 1 November 2026.
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 66%
- 18 to 24 knots : 33%
- 25 knots and above : 1%
- Rikitea — 73 %
- Tubuai — 61 %
- Rangiroa — 55 %
- Taapuna — 44 %
- Maraa — 38 %
- Papenoo L'Embouchure — 36 %
- Lagune von Atiha — 35 %
- Haapiti — 34 %
- Temae — 34 %
- FFV, Polynésie — 18 %
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, August stands out as the most favorable for windsurfing in French Polynesia (34% of favorable daylight hours).
Conversely, December was the least favorable month (8%), 27 points below the best month.
Since the start of November, the top-performing windsurfing spots in French Polynesia are Rikitea, Tubuai and Rangiroa.
Over the last 12 months, favorable conditions for windsurfing in French Polynesia were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
History of windsurfing conditions in French Polynesia
| Month | Spots analysed | Performance | Dominant range |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 21 | 20% | 12 to 17 knots |
| October 2026 | 21 | 30% | 12 to 17 knots |
| September 2026 | 21 | 11% | 12 to 17 knots |
| August 2026 | 21 | 34% | 12 to 17 knots |
| July 2026 | 21 | 20% | 12 to 17 knots |
| June 2026 | 21 | 31% | 12 to 17 knots |
| May 2026 | 21 | 25% | 12 to 17 knots |
| April 2026 | 21 | 15% | 12 to 17 knots |
| March 2026 | 21 | 13% | 12 to 17 knots |
| February 2026 | 21 | 11% | 12 to 17 knots |
| January 2026 | 21 | 14% | 12 to 17 knots |
| December 2025 | 21 | 8% | 12 to 17 knots |
Surfing in French Polynesia
Surfing in French Polynesia: conditions and statistics
TheSpot2Be lists 12 surfing spots in French Polynesia, of which 12 currently have statistics.
Conditions today
Among the 12 spots with data today, 1 has at least one favourable hour.
Across all analysed daylight hours, the aggregated operating rate for surfing in French Polynesia is 9%.
Wave height distribution during favourable hours:
- < 0.5 m : 0%
- 0.5 to < 0.8 m : 0%
- 0.8 to < 1.5 m : 0%
- 1.5 m and above : 100%
Wave period during favourable hours:
- < 8 s 0%
- 8 to < 10 s 0%
- 10 s and above 100%
Most favourable spots today
- Teahupoo — 100 %
Best-performing surfing spots in November
Since the start of November, the aggregated operating rate of analysed spots is 7% (12 spots with data).
Ranking based on data available since 1 November 2026.
Wave height distribution during favourable hours:
- < 0.5 m : 0%
- 0.5 to < 0.8 m : 0%
- 0.8 to < 1.5 m : 0%
- 1.5 m and above : 100%
Wave period during favourable hours:
- < 8 s 9%
- 8 to < 10 s 35%
- 10 s and above 56%
- Teahupoo — 71 %
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, July was the most favorable for surfing in French Polynesia, with 23% of favorable daylight hours.
March shows the lowest rate (4%), with a gap of 20 points versus the period peak.
In November, Teahupoo ranks first in the surfing ranking in French Polynesia.
Waves of 1.5 m and above account for 69% of favorable hours observed in French Polynesia.
History of surfing conditions in French Polynesia
| Month | Spots analysed | Performance | Dominant wave height | Dominant period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 12 | 7% | 1,5 m et plus | >= 10 s |
| October 2026 | 12 | 12% | 1,5 m et plus | >= 10 s |
| September 2026 | 12 | 21% | 1,5 m et plus | >= 10 s |
| August 2026 | 12 | 10% | 1,5 m et plus | >= 10 s |
| July 2026 | 12 | 23% | 1,5 m et plus | — |
| June 2026 | 12 | 11% | 1,5 m et plus | >= 10 s |
| May 2026 | 12 | 10% | 1,5 m et plus | >= 10 s |
| April 2026 | 12 | 8% | 1,5 m et plus | >= 10 s |
| March 2026 | 12 | 4% | 1,5 m et plus | 8-10 s |
| February 2026 | 12 | 9% | 0,8 à 1,5 m | 8-10 s |
| January 2026 | 12 | 6% | 1,5 m et plus | 8-10 s |
| December 2025 | 12 | 13% | 0,8 à 1,5 m | 8-10 s |