Watersport· Raroia· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Raroia Kite Beach (south of Kon-Tiki Motu)
16° 3.9′ S · 142° 21.6′ W · approximate
Just south of Kon-Tiki Motu, a tiny sand beach makes an excellent kiteboarding launch over flat lagoon water, with the trade wind blowing straight over the reef.
Practical
Approximate: placed just south of the monument waypoint (16°03.87S / 142°21.546W). Jacaranda (Aug 2016, Soggy Paws) calls it an 'excellent kite boarding spot just to the S of this motu with a tiny sand beach for launching.' Avoid launching near nesting birds and watch for bommies at low water.
Best for
Kiting on flat water
Nearby
- Kon-Tiki Anchorage (Raroia)0.1 NM away
- Kon-Tiki Landing Beach (Raroia)0.1 NM away
- Kon-Tiki Motu and Monument (Raroia)0.1 NM away
- Raroia Lagoon Sharks, Rays and Octopus0.1 NM away
- Raroia Coral Garden Snorkel (near Kon-Tiki Motu)0.2 NM away
- Three Palm Island Anchorage (Raroia)0.5 NM away
- Raroia Pearl Farm1.1 NM away
- Southeast Lagoon Anchorages (Raroia)2.5 NM away