Waiinu Beach
New Zealand
• North Island
/ year
Overview
Edit25 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 responsibility 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!
Amenities
Edit- Camper friendly
Wind
* Days with at least 12+ kt (or other threshold) of wind for at least 2h during daytime. Excluding thermal wind, unless the estimate is applied.
** Average wind for days that get at least 12+ kt (or other threshold) during daytime. Ie days with "no wind" are excluded. Does not include thermal boost.
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