Boulder Bank, New Zealand kitesurfing spot

🇳🇿New Zealand·Oceania

Boulder Bank, New Zealand

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🏝LagoonWind sports destination

Wind

NW

Best Season

Jan–Dec

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Boulder Bank, New Zealand is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in New Zealand.

Situated in Oceania, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With NW winds, peaking from January to December, Boulder Bank, New Zealand delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Best winds from November until April.

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When to Go

Wetsuit all year needed, in summer a shorty is fine.

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What to Expect

Big lagoon with shallow and flat to choppy water.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

NW
Best wind direction

Best winds from November until April.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
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May
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Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowFlatChop

Big lagoon with shallow and flat to choppy water.

Tidal beachPebblesRocksStones💧 Cloudy

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets
🍹Beach Bar / Food
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

🚗No walk to the beach

From Nelson drive northeast and get to Todds Valey. Here drive northwest to the Boulder Bank.

Location

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Boulder Bank, New Zealand

-41.2072°N, 173.3244°E

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