Clifford Bay, New Zealand is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and NW
.
Clifford Bay, New Zealand is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and NW
.
How to get there
From the main road Blenheim / Kaikoura (1), next to Seddon, follow signs to Lake Grassmere/Saltworks/Marfells Beach. 8 km gravel road along the lake. Campground at Marfells Beach.
From the main road Blenheim / Kaikoura (1), next to Seddon, follow signs to Lake Grassmere/Saltworks/Marfells Beach. 8 km gravel road along the lake. Campground at Marfells Beach.
NW wind brings usually fine dry weather with strong winds, and the kind of trees and grass around is a definite proof this is dominant weather. Wetsuit required all year long. is strong, and water not that warm in South NZ.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and NW
.
Main wind is NW, the spot can probably get some good Easterlies as well, but that's just a guess. The bay curves, making several directions sideshore. Futher south E and W, all the way up north N and S.
Wind
usually
blows
from NW
on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
NW wind brings usually fine dry weather with strong winds, and the kind of trees and grass around is a definite proof this is dominant weather. Wetsuit required all year long. is strong, and water not that warm in South NZ.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and NW
.
Main wind is NW, the spot can probably get some good Easterlies as well, but that's just a guess. The bay curves, making several directions sideshore. Futher south E and W, all the way up north N and S.
Wind
usually
blows
from NW
on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Clifford Bay, New Zealand is a
Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Soft, dark Grey sand, with a bit of seaweed on the high tide water mark. The beach is a big bay (15 km long) and is pretty safe as long as you don't ride too far out.
0.5 meter waves generated by the wind. Can get some decent swell if the wind comes from the Northeast.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Clifford Bay, New Zealand is a
Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Soft, dark Grey sand, with a bit of seaweed on the high tide water mark. The beach is a big bay (15 km long) and is pretty safe as long as you don't ride too far out.
0.5 meter waves generated by the wind. Can get some decent swell if the wind comes from the Northeast.
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
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.
