Tapuae Marine Reserve, New Zealand
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
310km from spot
660km from spot
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
310km from spot
660km from spot
340km from spot
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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)
Webcams around Tapuae Marine Reserve, New Zealand
Webcams around Tapuae Marine Reserve, New Zealand
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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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) |
|---|---|
| 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
Tapuae Marine Reserve, New Zealand
