Rikitea
Rikitea is a kitesurfing, windsurfing spot in French Polynesia. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
- Country
- French Polynesia
- Sports
- Kitesurfing, Windsurfing
- Spot type
- Flat water
- Level
- Expert
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Rikitea
Today, Rikitea has favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 100% of the analysed daylight hours.
Among favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 0%
- 18 to 24 knots : 100%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
kitesurfing conditions in November at Rikitea
Since the start of November, Rikitea has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 73% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 73%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 62%
- 18 to 24 knots : 38%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, March stands out as the most favorable for kitesurfing at Rikitea (52% of favorable daylight hours).
Conversely, September was the least favorable month, with 5% of favorable daylight hours.
The wind profile at Rikitea over complete months puts the 12 to 17 knots range first (83% of favorable hours).
In October, the operating rate was 30 points higher than in September.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Rikitea
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 73% | 62% | 38% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 35% | 73% | 26% | 1% |
| September 2026 | 5% | 73% | 27% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 43% | 82% | 18% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 10% | 42% | 58% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 40% | 68% | 32% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 51% | 64% | 35% | 1% |
| April 2026 | 33% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 52% | 92% | 8% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 40% | 91% | 9% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 49% | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 29% | 79% | 21% | 0% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Rikitea
Today, Rikitea has favourable conditions for windsurfing during 100% of the analysed daylight hours.
Among favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 0%
- 18 to 24 knots : 100%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
windsurfing conditions in November at Rikitea
Since the start of November, Rikitea has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 73% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 73%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 62%
- 18 to 24 knots : 38%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, March was the most favorable for windsurfing at Rikitea, with 52% of favorable daylight hours.
The least favorable month was September (5% of favorable daylight hours).
Across the period, favorable conditions were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
In October, the operating rate was 30 points higher than in September.
History of windsurfing conditions at Rikitea
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 73% | 62% | 38% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 35% | 73% | 26% | 1% |
| September 2026 | 5% | 73% | 27% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 43% | 82% | 18% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 10% | 42% | 58% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 40% | 68% | 32% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 51% | 64% | 35% | 1% |
| April 2026 | 33% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 52% | 92% | 8% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 40% | 91% | 9% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 49% | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 29% | 79% | 21% | 0% |