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Waikanae Beach River Mouth, New Zealand

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Waikanae Beach River Mouth, New Zealand is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Waikanae Beach River Mouth, New Zealand is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High 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 drive North to Waikanae, 30min (60km), turn off at Mobil gas station. Drive to beach, turn left drive to end and you are there.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Auckland International (AKL)
560km from spot
Christchurch (CHC)
460km from spot
Wellington (WLG)
70km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Wellington drive North to Waikanae, 30min (60km), turn off at Mobil gas station. Drive to beach, turn left drive to end and you are there.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Auckland International (AKL)
560km from spot
Christchurch (CHC)
460km from spot
Wellington (WLG)
70km from spot

Waikanae Beach River Mouth, New Zealand, next to Waikanae, Wellington (North Island), New Zealand

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Riding Conditions in Waikanae Beach River Mouth, New Zealand
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Kiteable all year. Summer no wetsuit needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Waikanae Beach River Mouth, New Zealand.
Quite regular and most boarders from Wellington drive up to this spot.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE, W, WNW, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Waikanae Beach River Mouth, New Zealand are January, February, March, September, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Kiteable all year. Summer no wetsuit needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Waikanae Beach River Mouth, New Zealand.
Quite regular and most boarders from Wellington drive up to this spot.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE, W, WNW, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Waikanae Beach River Mouth, New Zealand are January, February, March, September, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Waikanae Beach River Mouth, New Zealand is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Nice beach with white sand. No obstacles other than occasional logs.
Shallow river mouth, waist deep for a long way. Good long shallow part at high tide. Can be a bit choppy but protected by Kapiti Island so doesn't get too surfy like the rest of the coast.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Waikanae Beach River Mouth, New Zealand is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Nice beach with white sand. No obstacles other than occasional logs.
Shallow river mouth, waist deep for a long way. Good long shallow part at high tide. Can be a bit choppy but protected by Kapiti Island so doesn't get too surfy like the rest of the coast.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Fisher Nets .

Beach risk reported: None .
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 Fisher Nets .

Beach risk reported: None .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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5/5 (1)
#2: Blue Adventures
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#3: Kitescool
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4.8/5 (21)
Additional information
A parking is available at Waikanae Beach River Mouth, New Zealand.
There are Showers available on the spot.
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