New Brighton North, New Zealand
New Brighton North, New Zealand is a Small waves 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 NE and SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to New Brighton North, New Zealand !
New Brighton North, New Zealand is a Small waves 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 NE and SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to New Brighton North, New Zealand !
How to get there
Northeast of Christchurch.
Nearest Airports
Distance
965km from spot
20km from spot
385km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Northeast of Christchurch.
Nearest Airports
Distance
965km from spot
20km from spot
385km from spot
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Riding Conditions in New Brighton North, New Zealand
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Full wetsuit October and November, shorty after that. Winter very cold.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
There is Thermal wind at New Brighton North, New Zealand.
Main season October to March, with wind from the Northeast. Usually less than 20 knots but sometime stronger. Usually Northeast 3 or 4 days a week but sometimes only light. Northerly also good goes from about 20 knots up. Wind not good in winter.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to New Brighton North, New Zealand are January, February, March, April, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Full wetsuit October and November, shorty after that. Winter very cold.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
There is Thermal wind at New Brighton North, New Zealand.
Main season October to March, with wind from the Northeast. Usually less than 20 knots but sometime stronger. Usually Northeast 3 or 4 days a week but sometimes only light. Northerly also good goes from about 20 knots up. Wind not good in winter.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to New Brighton North, New Zealand are January, February, March, April, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
New Brighton North, New Zealand is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Long, sandy beach.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
New Brighton North, New Zealand is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Long, sandy beach.
Need to know
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
A parking is available at New Brighton North, New Zealand.
From November on (summer) don't launch kites in front of the surf club. Stay out of the flagged area and away from swimmers. Don't leave lines on the beach as lots of people walk around this area.
Webcams around New Brighton North, New Zealand
Webcams around New Brighton North, New Zealand
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
3.9 knotsChristchurch International Airport, New Zealand 05:08:19 am, GMT+12 Model: gfs27_long, updated 7 minutes ago | 1019 |
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Wind stats in New Zealand...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 45 |
Feb | 38 |
Mar | 41 |
Apr | 42 |
May | 43 |
Jun | 46 |
Jul | 39 |
Aug | 40 |
Sep | 51 |
Oct | 55 |
Nov | 52 |
Dec | 39 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 3 kitesurf schools and 104 kitesurf spots in New Zealand.
Best months: January February March April May September October November December
Best months: January February March April May September October November December
Accomodation around the spot
New Brighton North, New Zealand













