Waikanae Beach, New Zealand

Waikanae Beach, New Zealand is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

How to get there

About 60km north of Wellington. Waikanae Beach at Kapiti Coast.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Auckland International (AKL)

560km from spot

Christchurch (CHC)

465km from spot

Wellington (WLG)

70km from spot

How to get there

About 60km north of Wellington. Waikanae Beach at Kapiti Coast.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Auckland International (AKL)

560km from spot

Christchurch (CHC)

465km from spot

Wellington (WLG)

70km from spot

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#1: Airzone Kitesurf School

5/5 (1)

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5/5 (16)

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4.8/5 (21)

Riding Conditions in Waikanae Beach, New Zealand

Riding Conditions

Wind and Weather Conditions

Summer months, October to April around 20+°C, best May to June marginal and July to October winter months it's cold (10-14°C), but possible to ride.

There is Frontal wind at Waikanae Beach, New Zealand.

Gets most of the wind from fronts as the squeeze through Cooks Straight. Blows most days 10-15 knts.

Wind and Weather Conditions

Summer months, October to April around 20+°C, best May to June marginal and July to October winter months it's cold (10-14°C), but possible to ride.

There is Frontal wind at Waikanae Beach, New Zealand.

Gets most of the wind from fronts as the squeeze through Cooks Straight. Blows most days 10-15 knts.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Waikanae Beach, New Zealand is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.

Large sandy beach, many areas to launch most go by the river mouth, few people normally around. Beach approx 8 km long.

Depending upon the tide, mixture of waves off shore (300m). Further out in the channel between the mainland and Kapiti Island big rolling swell is common. Waves up to 1.5-2m most common.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Waikanae Beach, New Zealand is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.

Large sandy beach, many areas to launch most go by the river mouth, few people normally around. Beach approx 8 km long.

Depending upon the tide, mixture of waves off shore (300m). Further out in the channel between the mainland and Kapiti Island big rolling swell is common. Waves up to 1.5-2m most common.

Need to know

There is no beach users reported here.

The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.

Need to know

There is no beach users reported here.

The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.

Best Schools in New Zealand

#1: Airzone Kitesurf School

5/5 (1)

#2: Blue Adventures

5/5 (16)

#3: Kitescool

4.8/5 (21)

Additional information

A parking is available at Waikanae Beach, New Zealand.

There are Showers available on the spot.

Best place to kite near Wellington (70km north).

Webcams around Waikanae Beach, New Zealand

Weather Forecast for the next 10days

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