Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
ENE, E, ESE, SE and SSE
.
Avoid trying to launch above mid tide as the natural bay makes the wind very fluky. Launching: Your best bet is to pump up on the beach and then rig up close to the water's edge. The ground can be slippery, so it's probably safest to do a drift launch from shallow water. On return to the beach after your session, you are safest dropping your kite in the shallow water close to the beach.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW and WSW, W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to French Bay, New Zealand are
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
ENE, E, ESE, SE and SSE
.
Avoid trying to launch above mid tide as the natural bay makes the wind very fluky. Launching: Your best bet is to pump up on the beach and then rig up close to the water's edge. The ground can be slippery, so it's probably safest to do a drift launch from shallow water. On return to the beach after your session, you are safest dropping your kite in the shallow water close to the beach.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW and WSW, W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to French Bay, New Zealand are
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide,Falling Tide
.
French Bay, New Zealand is a
Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Occasional beach users, but since it's not a very nice beach at low tide (when it's kiteable) beach users aren't generally an issue.
Flat water is on top of and behind the sandbanks which are across the deep water channel. To get to the flat water you need to cross the channel which can be choppy when the wind is strong. There is an obstruction which may be a hazard at low tide, but this is marked with a buoy.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide,Falling Tide
.
French Bay, New Zealand is a
Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Occasional beach users, but since it's not a very nice beach at low tide (when it's kiteable) beach users aren't generally an issue.
Flat water is on top of and behind the sandbanks which are across the deep water channel. To get to the flat water you need to cross the channel which can be choppy when the wind is strong. There is an obstruction which may be a hazard at low tide, but this is marked with a buoy.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January, February and December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Shells
.
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
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January, February and December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Shells
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
