Waiinu Beach

Waiinu Beach

Waiinu Beach • New Zealand New Zealand
247
windy days
/ year
Water type
sea
Beach type
sand, rocks, grass
Crowd
Rider level
all
Tide dependent
Waves

Overview

25 minutes drive north of Wanganui. Open camping. Launch and sail out through channel markers. No good at low tide. Suits: Wavesailing. Suitable for Beginners.

Good long peeling right-handers.
In Detail: In a westerly, this is the place to be, right-hand point/reef break. About half the swell of Kina Road it still manages mast high on occasions. The beach offers a milder version of the point for the conservative.

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Wind

Wind: W = cross shore – best direction.

Dangers

Shell/rock reefs.

It is your responsability to check whether kitesurfing is allowed at the spot; you might need a 'special permit' or membership from a local kite organization, etc. Local rules can change. Respect others - kiters or not; kite safely and enjoy the wind!

Facilities

  • Camper friendly

Wind Stats

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  • ok
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  • Windy days*:
  • 21
  • 16
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  • Wind Direction:
  • No data available.
  • Av. Wind Speed (knts):
  • 9
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  • 9
  • Kite Season:
  • Av. Temperature:
  • 17
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  • 14
  • 12
  • 10
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  • 14
  • 16

* with min. 4 bft (12 knt) wind, without thermal wind stats

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