Bramley Beach, New Zealand is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, SW and WSW
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Bramley Beach, New Zealand is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, SW and WSW
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
Once at AK airport, get the map out and head to Pakuranga (eastern Suburbs). Once at Pak, get the map out and head to Farm Cove, then get the map out and look for Pak yacht club, drive down a few roads and your get to the yacht club on the eastern shore of the Tamaki Estuary.
Once at AK airport, get the map out and head to Pakuranga (eastern Suburbs). Once at Pak, get the map out and head to Farm Cove, then get the map out and look for Pak yacht club, drive down a few roads and your get to the yacht club on the eastern shore of the Tamaki Estuary.
Air temp in summer is 24°C average. Water temp on northern side can exceed 30°C so wetsuit definitely not required. In channel the water temp is a comparatively chilly 25°C. The best time of year to kite here is summertime, best from December to April.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, SW and WSW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Bramley Beach, New Zealand.
Summer thermals can come here for from 2 directions, N and SW. N thermal usually kicks in just before midday and usually peaks at 15 knots (more on occasions) and consistent for those big kite sessions. The SW thermal usually doesn't arrive until mid afternoon, if at all. Strength of SW thermal `Tamaki Doctor` varies from 10-30 knots but usually 15-25kt. In between period creates a hot windless patch with rapidly forming cloud which may produce rain and even thunder. Best directions here are from NE-N and WSW, SW. Winter and spring don't have suitable directions for this beach and the winds then are usually too strong for this place to handle.
Wind
usually
blows
from N and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Bramley Beach, New Zealand are
January, February, March, April and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air temp in summer is 24°C average. Water temp on northern side can exceed 30°C so wetsuit definitely not required. In channel the water temp is a comparatively chilly 25°C. The best time of year to kite here is summertime, best from December to April.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, SW and WSW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Bramley Beach, New Zealand.
Summer thermals can come here for from 2 directions, N and SW. N thermal usually kicks in just before midday and usually peaks at 15 knots (more on occasions) and consistent for those big kite sessions. The SW thermal usually doesn't arrive until mid afternoon, if at all. Strength of SW thermal `Tamaki Doctor` varies from 10-30 knots but usually 15-25kt. In between period creates a hot windless patch with rapidly forming cloud which may produce rain and even thunder. Best directions here are from NE-N and WSW, SW. Winter and spring don't have suitable directions for this beach and the winds then are usually too strong for this place to handle.
Wind
usually
blows
from N and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Bramley Beach, New Zealand are
January, February, March, April and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
Bramley Beach, New Zealand is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Mixture of sand, pebbles and shells. Watch out for broken glass. Nice reserve area for easy landing of the kite. Beach is pretty small.
Underfoot conditions aren't that great but water is flat. The north facing beach is excellent for learning. Small chop in channel. North facing spot best at high tide. Channel best when wind opposes tide. Tide current useful for increasing apparent wind.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
Bramley Beach, New Zealand is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Mixture of sand, pebbles and shells. Watch out for broken glass. Nice reserve area for easy landing of the kite. Beach is pretty small.
Underfoot conditions aren't that great but water is flat. The north facing beach is excellent for learning. Small chop in channel. North facing spot best at high tide. Channel best when wind opposes tide. Tide current useful for increasing apparent wind.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
Beach risks reported:
Shells,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
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
Beach risks reported:
Shells,Other
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
A
parking
is available at Bramley Beach, New Zealand.
Leash kite at all times, keep out of channel unless experienced, be courteous to other cars in car park. Pick up your rubbish. This place is closed from 9pm to 7am during summer months. (7pm to 7am during winter).
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