Rangiputa, New Zealand is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Rangiputa, New Zealand !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Rangiputa, New Zealand is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Rangiputa, 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
You can drive down the beach from Rangiputa when the tide is not at its highest and reach any part of the beach. The location pinned here has no beach access for cars but has a very short (30 seconds) walk from the parking spot to the beach where you launch.
You can drive down the beach from Rangiputa when the tide is not at its highest and reach any part of the beach. The location pinned here has no beach access for cars but has a very short (30 seconds) walk from the parking spot to the beach where you launch.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Rangiputa, New Zealand.
The location is on a point so if the wind direction is too southerly or even Southeast you can head south down the beach and kite around the corner. There is a big flat sandy area which is revealed at low tide at the southern end (see picture with blue kite). The local kite school often teaches in that area.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Rangiputa, New Zealand.
The location is on a point so if the wind direction is too southerly or even Southeast you can head south down the beach and kite around the corner. There is a big flat sandy area which is revealed at low tide at the southern end (see picture with blue kite). The local kite school often teaches in that area.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Rangiputa, New Zealand is a
Shallow and Flat spot.
At high tide, the beach can be quite narrow with trees and rocks in some areas at the back of the beach. The beach is often used by car drivers going fishing or getting access to beach-front properties.
If you stay close to shore, then there are few hazards, but there are a couple of reefs that appear at a low tide. The channel is quite narrow and a large volume of water flows through it. Be careful when the tide is flowing as the currents can be quite strong. At mid to low tides, a sandbank appears on the far side of the estuary which has some really flat water and great conditions.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Rangiputa, New Zealand is a
Shallow and Flat spot.
At high tide, the beach can be quite narrow with trees and rocks in some areas at the back of the beach. The beach is often used by car drivers going fishing or getting access to beach-front properties.
If you stay close to shore, then there are few hazards, but there are a couple of reefs that appear at a low tide. The channel is quite narrow and a large volume of water flows through it. Be careful when the tide is flowing as the currents can be quite strong. At mid to low tides, a sandbank appears on the far side of the estuary which has some really flat water and great conditions.
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 Reefs
.
Beach risks reported:
Trees,Cars
.
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 Reefs
.
We don’t know if a parking is available at Rangiputa, New Zealand.
At mid to low tides, a sandbank appears on the far side of the estuary which has some really flat water and great conditions. You need to be confident in your ability to kite upwind and must not be on your own to sail across there. Alternatively if the wind is too easterly then it is a 30-40 minute drive around the estuary to Kaimaumau Rd and you can kite on the far side in similar conditions, but you are not so likely to find other kite surfers there, so best to take a buddy with you if you do go there.
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