About This Spot
Orewa Beach, 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 and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NE–ENE–E winds throughout the season, Orewa Beach, New Zealand delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Usually sideonshore or onshore.
When to Go
Water is warm in summer, wetsuits in winter 3mm/2mm. Summer (November to March) is the best season.
What to Expect
Goes from flat to choppy to the odd day with very nice waves. Very shallow.
Wind & Conditions
NE · ENE · E
Best wind direction
Usually sideonshore or onshore.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Goes from flat to choppy to the odd day with very nice waves. Very shallow.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Follow the state highway north, signposted, best way is too hire a car from the airport. From Auckland on the motorway towards Orewa and there you are. Takes you about 40 minutes to get there.
Location
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