Kite forecast region

Kitesurf spots in Nelson

3 Lohera kite spots in Nelson, mapped with local wind windows, water state, launch setup, and the kind of session each beach tends to reward.

Mapped spots3
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Spot guide

Wind windows and launch notes

Each rose shows the directions that usually work for the spot. Hover or tap a pin above to place it on the coast before comparing details.

Boulder Bank

mixed
NSEW
Wind window
N-NE

Flat-water lagoon kite spot at Todds Valley, New Zealand. Mixed flat and chop. Works best in N, NNE, NE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Farewell Spit

waves
NSEW
Wind window
W

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Port Puponga, New Zealand. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in W winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

Tahunanui

waves
NSEW
Wind window
NNE, NE

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Nelson, New Zealand. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NNE, NE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for current, crowds in season.