Riding Conditions in Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Lake Taupo is cold in winter with strong S wind.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, W, WNW, NW and NNW
.
There is
Trade wind
at Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand.
W is the best sideshore wind with NW being ok but is almost onshore.
Wind
usually
blows
from W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand are
October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Lake Taupo is cold in winter with strong S wind.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, W, WNW, NW and NNW
.
There is
Trade wind
at Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand.
W is the best sideshore wind with NW being ok but is almost onshore.
Wind
usually
blows
from W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand are
October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Take the first driveway to the west of Waitetoko Rd, it looks like a private driveway but actually opens up to a large grass area perfect for self launching and landing. Self landing is made easy by dropping your kite into the wind shadow behind the houses.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach, New Zealand is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Take the first driveway to the west of Waitetoko Rd, it looks like a private driveway but actually opens up to a large grass area perfect for self launching and landing. Self landing is made easy by dropping your kite into the wind shadow behind the houses.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risks reported:
Trees,Other
.
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.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risks reported:
Trees,Other
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
