About This Spot
Harwood, New Zealand is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in New Zealand.
Situated in Oceania, the spot offers Shallow and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NNE–NE–ENE winds, peaking from January to December, Harwood, New Zealand delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
3 times a week, often light, need big gear, usually NE or SW. NE best but must be 25-30 knots in city to be good here. Wind is often 10-20 knots, some days more.
When to Go
Summer 10-25°C, a wetsuit needed even during summer. Season runs form October until May, usable off-season, less wind, cold.
What to Expect
Clean blue water. OK all tides, not much sand at high tide, waist deep low tide. Quite flat at low tide, up to 2 foot chop, no surf. Don't go too far South, as the water gets deep quickly.
Wind & Conditions
NNE · NE · ENE · SSW · SW · WSW · W
Best wind direction
3 times a week, often light, need big gear, usually NE or SW. NE best but must be 25-30 knots in city to be good here. Wind is often 10-20 knots, some days more.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Clean blue water. OK all tides, not much sand at high tide, waist deep low tide. Quite flat at low tide, up to 2 foot chop, no surf. Don't go too far South, as the water gets deep quickly.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
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Land at Dunedin airport, minibus to town, car towards Taiaroa Head Albatross Colony, next town past Portobello is called Harwood, Kokamuka St/Stepney Ave is best. Possibly on bus route.
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