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Tapuae Marine Reserve, New Zealand

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Tapuae Marine Reserve, New Zealand is a Shallow, Chop and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW and SW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide,Falling Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Tapuae Marine Reserve, New Zealand !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Tapuae Marine Reserve, New Zealand is a Shallow, Chop and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW and SW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide,Falling Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Tapuae Marine Reserve, New Zealand !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
ust west of New Plymouth. Use the car park down near the beach rather than the one on top the cliffs.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Auckland International (AKL)
310km from spot
Christchurch (CHC)
660km from spot
Wellington (WLG)
340km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
ust west of New Plymouth. Use the car park down near the beach rather than the one on top the cliffs.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Auckland International (AKL)
310km from spot
Christchurch (CHC)
660km from spot
Wellington (WLG)
340km from spot

Tapuae Marine Reserve, New Zealand, next to Oakura, New Plymouth, New Zealand

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Riding Conditions in Tapuae Marine Reserve, New Zealand
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
A wetsuit is always needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW and SW .
I have not had my eye on this spot long enough to complete this section accurately. There seems to be wind mostly year around. It seems to be the preferred beach when the winds are anything towards S-SSW-SW.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
A wetsuit is always needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW and SW .
I have not had my eye on this spot long enough to complete this section accurately. There seems to be wind mostly year around. It seems to be the preferred beach when the winds are anything towards S-SSW-SW.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide,Falling Tide .
Tapuae Marine Reserve, New Zealand is a Shallow, Chop and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
It is near the cliffs. I was told that when the tide is high, the cliffs can cause the wind to go "funny".
The place has a fantastic setting! When clear, it has a great view of the mountain. There are waves and short flats between the waves depending on the tide and the sand bar some 50 m out! Close to car park with grass area. It is a river mouth (small river at the time I checked it).
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide,Falling Tide .
Tapuae Marine Reserve, New Zealand is a Shallow, Chop and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
It is near the cliffs. I was told that when the tide is high, the cliffs can cause the wind to go "funny".
The place has a fantastic setting! When clear, it has a great view of the mountain. There are waves and short flats between the waves depending on the tide and the sand bar some 50 m out! Close to car park with grass area. It is a river mouth (small river at the time I checked it).
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Animals, Rocks and Stones .

Beach risks reported: Rocks,Stones,Bystanders,Other .
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Animals, Rocks and Stones .

Beach risks reported: Rocks,Stones,Bystanders,Other .
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Tapuae Marine Reserve, New Zealand.
Common sense. However this are is a Marine Reserve! More info on: www.doc.govt.nz (NZ Department of Conservation)
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