About This Spot
Mission Bay, New Zealand is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in New Zealand.
Situated in Oceania, the spot offers Chop water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NW winds throughout the season, Mission Bay, New Zealand delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Best direction here is NW which is sideonshore. Not a light wind spot. Needs at least 25 knots to be worth a visit here. Strong NW winds aren't common in Auckland but can occur at anytime of the year. As mentioned before not a sea breeze spot. Suited to strong winds for less crowded conditions. Don't use a big kite here. This beach works at anytime of the year so long as there is a strong NW wind which can appear anytime of the year. These winds though are generally rare in Auckland.
When to Go
Year-round destination with seasonal peaks.
What to Expect
Chop water. Best for intermediate to expert riders.
Wind & Conditions
NW
Best wind direction
Best direction here is NW which is sideonshore. Not a light wind spot. Needs at least 25 knots to be worth a visit here. Strong NW winds aren't common in Auckland but can occur at anytime of the year. As mentioned before not a sea breeze spot. Suited to strong winds for less crowded conditions. Don't use a big kite here. This beach works at anytime of the year so long as there is a strong NW wind which can appear anytime of the year. These winds though are generally rare in Auckland.
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Water Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Auckland city just drive along the waterfront past Kelly Tartons and Fergs Kayaks and eventually you'll get to this crowded spot and this is Mission Bay. Good luck finding a park.
Location
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