Rarotongan / Aroa Beach, Cook Islands
Rarotongan / Aroa Beach, Cook Islands is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SSE, S and SSW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Rarotongan / Aroa Beach, Cook Islands !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Rarotongan / Aroa Beach, Cook Islands is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SSE, S and SSW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Rarotongan / Aroa Beach, Cook Islands !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
The spot is right on the ring road that goes all around the island. Bus stop near by.
Nearest Airports
Distance
10km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
The spot is right on the ring road that goes all around the island. Bus stop near by.
Nearest Airports
Distance
10km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Rarotongan / Aroa Beach, Cook Islands
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
If you come from Europe shorts are ok all year round, if your used to warm water you may use a shorty.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SSE, S and SSW .
There is Frontal and Trade wind at Rarotongan / Aroa Beach, Cook Islands.
Wind usually blows from SE and SSE, S on the spot.
The best moments to come to Rarotongan / Aroa Beach, Cook Islands are June, July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
If you come from Europe shorts are ok all year round, if your used to warm water you may use a shorty.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SSE, S and SSW .
There is Frontal and Trade wind at Rarotongan / Aroa Beach, Cook Islands.
Wind usually blows from SE and SSE, S on the spot.
The best moments to come to Rarotongan / Aroa Beach, Cook Islands are June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Rarotongan / Aroa Beach, Cook Islands is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Lots of coral heads inside the lagoon, so not really good for learning new tricks but perfect for a scenic ride.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Rarotongan / Aroa Beach, Cook Islands is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Lots of coral heads inside the lagoon, so not really good for learning new tricks but perfect for a scenic ride.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Reefs, Corals and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Shells,Trees
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Reefs, Corals and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Shells,Trees
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Rarotongan / Aroa Beach, Cook Islands.
The spot has Toilets facilities .
Webcams around Rarotongan / Aroa Beach, Cook Islands
Webcams around Rarotongan / Aroa Beach, Cook Islands
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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