Kite forecast region

Kitesurf spots in Whangarei

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

Mapped spots2
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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.

Mangawhai Heads Estuary

mixed
NSEW
Wind window
NE-SE

Flat-water lagoon kite spot at Mangawhai Heads, New Zealand. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

Paihia

waves
NSEW
Wind window
SW-W

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Kerikeri, New Zealand. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in SW, WSW, W winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks, current, crowds in season.