Wairau Bar

Wairau Bar

Spring Creek • New Zealand New Zealand • South Island
299
windy days
/ year
Water type
sea, river
Beach type
Crowd
Rider level
intermediate, expert
Tide dependent
Waves
none, choppy, small, medium

Overview

Access: 15 minutes drive from Blenheim. Take Highway One north out of Blenheim, and turn right before Tuamarina. Head to the end of Wairau Bar Rd. Plenty of parking but no facilities.
Water: Best when not flooding or current is too strong. Flat in the river and up to 2m out on bar. Watch: Outgoing river current especially at the entrance.

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Wind

NW = predominant. W = best in river. SE = best for waves.

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

Wind Stats

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  • great
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  • Windy days*:
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  • Wind Direction:
  • No data available.
  • Av. Wind Speed (kt):
  • 11
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  • 11
  • Kite Season:
  • Av. Temperature:
  • 19
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  • 12
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* with min. 4 bft (12 knt) wind, without thermal wind stats

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