Papenoo L'Embouchure
Papenoo L'Embouchure is a kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, wingfoiling spot in French Polynesia. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
- Country
- French Polynesia
- Sports
- Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Surfing, Wingfoiling
- Spot type
- Small / medium waves
- Level
- Intermediate
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Papenoo L'Embouchure
Today, analysed conditions at Papenoo L'Embouchure are not favourable for of kitesurfing.
kitesurfing conditions in November at Papenoo L'Embouchure
Since the start of November, Papenoo L'Embouchure has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 36% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 36%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, August stands out as the most favorable for kitesurfing at Papenoo L'Embouchure (57% of favorable daylight hours).
Conversely, December was the least favorable month, with 5% of favorable daylight hours.
The wind profile at Papenoo L'Embouchure over complete months puts the 12 to 17 knots range first (82% of favorable hours).
Over the analyzed period, conditions for kitesurfing are clearly more favorable from May to August.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Papenoo L'Embouchure
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 36% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 42% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 9% | 69% | 31% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 57% | 47% | 53% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 20% | 74% | 26% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 34% | 84% | 16% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 35% | 59% | 39% | 2% |
| April 2026 | 15% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 15% | 93% | 7% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 12% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 12% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 5% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Wing foiling
wing foiling conditions today at Papenoo L'Embouchure
Today, analysed conditions at Papenoo L'Embouchure are not favourable for of wing foiling.
wing foiling conditions in November at Papenoo L'Embouchure
Since the start of November, Papenoo L'Embouchure has had favourable conditions for wing foiling during 36% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 36%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for wing foiling at Papenoo L'Embouchure in the analyzed period is August, with 57% of favorable daylight hours.
The least favorable month was December (5% of favorable daylight hours).
Over the last 12 months, 82% of favorable hours observed at Papenoo L'Embouchure fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
Statistics from the last 12 months show more favorable conditions between May and August.
History of wing foiling conditions at Papenoo L'Embouchure
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 36% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 42% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 9% | 69% | 31% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 57% | 47% | 53% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 20% | 74% | 26% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 34% | 84% | 16% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 35% | 59% | 39% | 2% |
| April 2026 | 15% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 15% | 93% | 7% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 12% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 12% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 5% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Papenoo L'Embouchure
Today, analysed conditions at Papenoo L'Embouchure are not favourable for of windsurfing.
windsurfing conditions in November at Papenoo L'Embouchure
Since the start of November, Papenoo L'Embouchure has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 36% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 36%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, August stands out as the most favorable for windsurfing at Papenoo L'Embouchure (57% of favorable daylight hours).
Conversely, December was the least favorable month, with 5% of favorable daylight hours.
Over the last 12 months, 82% of favorable hours observed at Papenoo L'Embouchure fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
A seasonal pattern appears: the most favorable months cluster between May and August.
History of windsurfing conditions at Papenoo L'Embouchure
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 36% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 42% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 9% | 69% | 31% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 57% | 47% | 53% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 20% | 74% | 26% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 34% | 84% | 16% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 35% | 59% | 39% | 2% |
| April 2026 | 15% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 15% | 93% | 7% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 12% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 12% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 5% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Surfing
surfing conditions today at Papenoo L'Embouchure
Today, analysed conditions at Papenoo L'Embouchure are not favourable for of surfing.
surfing conditions in November at Papenoo L'Embouchure
Since the start of November, Papenoo L'Embouchure has had favourable conditions for surfing during 0% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, December was the most favorable for surfing at Papenoo L'Embouchure, with 13% of favorable daylight hours.
At the other end, March showed the lowest rate, with 0% of favorable daylight hours.
Over the last 12 months, favorable conditions at Papenoo L'Embouchure were most often associated with waves of 1.5 m and above.
Over complete months, under 8 seconds periods were the most frequent during favorable hours (64%).
History of surfing conditions at Papenoo L'Embouchure
| Month | Performance | < 0.5 m | 0.5 to < 0.8 m | 0.8 to < 1.5 m | 1.5 m and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 0% | — | — | — | — |
| October 2026 | 0% | — | — | — | — |
| September 2026 | 1% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 0% | — | — | — | — |
| July 2026 | 0% | — | — | — | — |
| June 2026 | 0% | — | — | — | — |
| May 2026 | 0% | — | — | — | — |
| April 2026 | 0% | — | — | — | — |
| March 2026 | 0% | — | — | — | — |
| February 2026 | 2% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 12% | 0% | 0% | 20% | 80% |
| December 2025 | 13% | 0% | 0% | 63% | 37% |
Wave period (history)
- September 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- February 2026 < 8 s 0%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 100%
- January 2026 < 8 s 84%8-10 s 16%>= 10 s 0%
- December 2025 < 8 s 53%8-10 s 47%>= 10 s 0%
Other nearby spots
- Motu Martin — 5 km
- FFV, Polynésie — 11.1 km
- Taaone — 12.3 km
- Aéroport — 20 km
- Taapuna — 21.5 km
- Sapinus — 23.8 km