About This Spot
Middle Beach, New Zealand is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in New Zealand.
Situated in Oceania, the spot offers Medium waves and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With E–ESE–SE winds, peaking from January to December, Middle Beach, New Zealand delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Can be very squally and changeable weather when S or SW, pick your days, any offshore winds not recommended as the dunes mess up the wind.
When to Go
A wetsuit is always needed.
What to Expect
Big shore break, big surf, best for experts, big currents usually heading north. Best on SSW wind with big E swell, pushes current back toward the S to make it easier to stay upwind.
Wind & Conditions
E · ESE · SE · SSE · S · SSW · SW · WSW
Best wind direction
Can be very squally and changeable weather when S or SW, pick your days, any offshore winds not recommended as the dunes mess up the wind.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Big shore break, big surf, best for experts, big currents usually heading north. Best on SSW wind with big E swell, pushes current back toward the S to make it easier to stay upwind.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Located in St. Kilda, which can be reached by bus as well.
Location
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