Riding Conditions in Mangawhai Heads Estuary, New Zealand
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE
.
Can also kite this spot on N wind but gustier. Can kite on SW if go around the corner.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE
.
Can also kite this spot on N wind but gustier. Can kite on SW if go around the corner.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
Mangawhai Heads Estuary, New Zealand is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Tidal size.
Can pump up on grass near the car park even at high tide. Car park does flood on king tides so be careful about where you park then. Tricky to self launch on grass directly by water as houses close by, but ok to launch from grass if you have someone to launch you. There is a bird sanctuary across the estuary so read the signs about this - don’t want kiting banned like in other places.
Best on mid to high tide. A bit choppier on high tide but flat behind sand bar.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
Mangawhai Heads Estuary, New Zealand is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Tidal size.
Can pump up on grass near the car park even at high tide. Car park does flood on king tides so be careful about where you park then. Tricky to self launch on grass directly by water as houses close by, but ok to launch from grass if you have someone to launch you. There is a bird sanctuary across the estuary so read the signs about this - don’t want kiting banned like in other places.
Best on mid to high tide. A bit choppier on high tide but flat behind sand bar.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January, February and December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January, February and December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
