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Petone, New Zealand

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Petone, New Zealand is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SSE, S, SSW and SW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Petone, New Zealand is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SSE, S, SSW and SW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Wellington to Lower Hutt and here to its shore in the south of the city.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Auckland International (AKL)
610km from spot
Christchurch (CHC)
410km from spot
Wellington (WLG)
15km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Wellington to Lower Hutt and here to its shore in the south of the city.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Auckland International (AKL)
610km from spot
Christchurch (CHC)
410km from spot
Wellington (WLG)
15km from spot

Petone, New Zealand, next to Lower Hutt, Wellington (North Island), New Zealand

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Riding Conditions in Petone, New Zealand
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer months, October to April around 20+°C, best May to June marginal and July to October winter months it is cold (10-14°C), but possible to ride.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SSE, S, SSW and SW .
There is Frontal wind at Petone, New Zealand.
Works good in Southerlies. Too much SE and the wind can get unstable.
Wind usually blows from N, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Petone, New Zealand are January, February, March, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer months, October to April around 20+°C, best May to June marginal and July to October winter months it is cold (10-14°C), but possible to ride.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SSE, S, SSW and SW .
There is Frontal wind at Petone, New Zealand.
Works good in Southerlies. Too much SE and the wind can get unstable.
Wind usually blows from N, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Petone, New Zealand are January, February, March, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
Petone, New Zealand is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Long pebble beach. You should head to the east end of the beach as kiting is only allowed here, not in front of the road. There is a park with grass where to rig up. On high tide the beach can be narrow. Besides that there are a lot of shells an small drift wood on the beach.
Choppy to small waves.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
Petone, New Zealand is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Long pebble beach. You should head to the east end of the beach as kiting is only allowed here, not in front of the road. There is a park with grass where to rig up. On high tide the beach can be narrow. Besides that there are a lot of shells an small drift wood on the beach.
Choppy to small waves.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in January and December .
When you are on water, be careful of Shells .

Beach risk reported: Shells .
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 and December .
When you are on water, be careful of Shells .

Beach risk reported: Shells .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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#1: Airzone Kitesurf School
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5/5 (1)
#2: Blue Adventures
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5/5 (16)
#3: Kitescool
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4.8/5 (21)
Additional information
A parking is available at Petone, New Zealand.
There are Showers available on the spot.
You should head to the east end of the beach as kiting is only allowed here, not in front of the road.
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