🇳🇿New Zealand·Oceania

Eastern Beach, Kaimaumau, New Zealand

◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

NNE–NE–ENE

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Eastern Beach, Kaimaumau, 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 experienced riders pushing their limits.

With NNE–NE–ENE winds throughout the season, Eastern Beach, Kaimaumau, New Zealand delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

If the wind is more northerly, then you can walk north about 300m where there is a shallow bay (more like a kink in the shoreline) and this has some shallower water and a better direction for the wind.

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When to Go

Year-round destination with seasonal peaks.

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What to Expect

Currents can be strong at mid-tide if you stray too far from the beach into the channel.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

NNE · NE · ENE · E · ESE · SE · SSE
Best wind direction

If the wind is more northerly, then you can walk north about 300m where there is a shallow bay (more like a kink in the shoreline) and this has some shallower water and a better direction for the wind.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowFlatChop

Currents can be strong at mid-tide if you stray too far from the beach into the channel.

Tidal beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

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

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

The last couple of km's to the beach is on we'll serviced gravel road. To continue on the track beyond the spot marked you will need a vehicle with good ground clearance. The sand on the beach is soft and deep so best avoided unless you have 4WD, big tires and a winch in case of trouble. You may be ok on the wet sand at low tide, but the sand at the top of the beach is unforgiving.

Location

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Eastern Beach, Kaimaumau, New Zealand

-34.8996°N, 173.2801°E

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