Waikanae Beach ( ID waikanae_beach )
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Continent: Oceania
Country: New Zealand
Next Big City (Airport): Wellington (North Island)
Next Town: Waikanae
Latitude: -40.871
Longitude: 175.0065
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Beginner
Good for:
- Kitesurfing
Features:
- Toilet
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Type:
- Chop
Hazards:
- None
Quality:
No Information
Best Tide:
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Depending upon the tide, mixture of waves off shore (300m). Further out in the channel between the mainland and Kapiti Island big rolling swell is common. Waves up to 1.5-2m most common.Edit
Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Medium
Hazards:
- None
Beach crowds:
- None
Large sandy beach, many areas to launch most go by the river mouth, few people normally around. Beach approx 8 km long.Edit
Spring:
- Normal Wetsuit
Summer:
- Shorty
Fall:
- Normal Wetsuit
Winter:
- Normal Wetsuit
Summer months, October to April around 20+°C, best May to June marginal and July to October winter months it's cold (10-14°C), but possible to ride.Edit
Wind Statistic Wind Forecast Wind Report
Best Months:
No Information
Wind Type:
- Frontal Winds
Best Direction:
No Information
Main Direction:
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Gets most of the wind from fronts as the squeeze through Cooks Straight. Blows most days 10-15 knts.
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Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk
About 60km north of Wellington. Waikanae Beach at Kapiti Coast.Edit
Best place to kite near Wellington (70km north).Edit
Edit
06-05-11 BLOWN AWAY: Waikanae Beach rocks.. epic 20-25 knots when i was there. Northerly wind and great little waves to play in.
