About This Spot
Pine Harbour 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 water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With WSW–NW winds, peaking from September to November, Pine Harbour Beach, New Zealand delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Wind is best here in the afternoon. Best season here is spring with heaps of 20+ knot days from the West or SW (almost every day). Summer thermal breezes can occasionally reach this far east and are usually 10-20 knots. Afternoon winter winds are also quite good here from the WSW after the squalls has eased a bit. Even during autumn sessions here are frequent, despite May being the most fluky season in Auckland. Best direction here is NW but as NW winds are rare, WSW is the most often ridden direction here. Spring is nearly always onshore here but very windy.
When to Go
Water temp is warm during summer, about 30°C. In winter about 10-15°C. Air temp ranges from 14-20°C in winter to 21-32°C in summer. Wetsuit definitely not required in summer but sun is fierce so rash shirt required. Season here runs all year.
What to Expect
A large bay 5km wide and 5km long. Water is very shallow for most of it. Most of the bay works best at high tide. No waves, just chop when really windy. Beware of an oyster bed about half way down the beach.
Wind & Conditions
WSW · NW
Best wind direction
Wind is best here in the afternoon. Best season here is spring with heaps of 20+ knot days from the West or SW (almost every day). Summer thermal breezes can occasionally reach this far east and are usually 10-20 knots. Afternoon winter winds are also quite good here from the WSW after the squalls has eased a bit. Even during autumn sessions here are frequent, despite May being the most fluky season in Auckland. Best direction here is NW but as NW winds are rare, WSW is the most often ridden direction here. Spring is nearly always onshore here but very windy.
Best Months
Water Conditions
A large bay 5km wide and 5km long. Water is very shallow for most of it. Most of the bay works best at high tide. No waves, just chop when really windy. Beware of an oyster bed about half way down the beach.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Go to Pakuranga, then to Howick and then to Whitford, carry on through Whitford, at Formosa golf course turn left and go down the road to the marina, bridge is on the left and Pine Harbour Beach.
Location
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