Summer water temp ok, winter water temp can get to 17°C.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE and NE
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Paihia, New Zealand.
N to NNE best for clean winds, E can get disturbed wind gusts from islands. Area has mainly W to SW winds don't get tempted to kite the river, current and oyster shells.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW and WSW, W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Paihia, New Zealand are
January, February and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer water temp ok, winter water temp can get to 17°C.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE and NE
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Paihia, New Zealand.
N to NNE best for clean winds, E can get disturbed wind gusts from islands. Area has mainly W to SW winds don't get tempted to kite the river, current and oyster shells.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW and WSW, W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Paihia, New Zealand are
January, February and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Paihia, New Zealand is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Tidal size.
At high tide rocks and road at river end can be a problem for newbie kiters. Not a lot of beach area to setup at high tide, usual setup on grass by car parks past toilets. Lots of tourist to watch out for during summer months. After entering the water try and keep past the swimming buoys. Good sand, bit shelly after a storm.
Watch for swimmers in holiday season as Paihia is tourist destination. Not a surf beach. Not good to kite after big rain storm, dirty water and lots of logs come down the river.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Paihia, New Zealand is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Tidal size.
At high tide rocks and road at river end can be a problem for newbie kiters. Not a lot of beach area to setup at high tide, usual setup on grass by car parks past toilets. Lots of tourist to watch out for during summer months. After entering the water try and keep past the swimming buoys. Good sand, bit shelly after a storm.
Watch for swimmers in holiday season as Paihia is tourist destination. Not a surf beach. Not good to kite after big rain storm, dirty water and lots of logs come down the river.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January, February, March and December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Currents, Rocks and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Bystanders,Road
.
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
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January, February, March and December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Currents, Rocks and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Bystanders,Road
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
