About This Spot
Riddell Rd, 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 N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from January to December, Riddell Rd, New Zealand delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Any winds from the N, NE will work great here. Easterlies and SE may also work but may be a bit gusty. N thermals in summer are light and steady, about 10-15 knots. Isobaric and frontal northerlies are stronger 15 knots up to over 50 knots. Frontal winds happen year round, N thermals in summer and early Autumn. Season is mostly during summer and autumn as the NNE winds are most common then. But occasional N direction winds come during winter and spring too and strong winds work great here.
When to Go
Hot water in sunny summers days, definitely no wetsuit needed. 3/2 wetsuit during winter is enough. Air temp of 21-3°C2 during summer, 10-20°C during winter. Water can get very warm in summer, over 30°C.
What to Expect
Shallow, Chop water. Suitable for beginners.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE
Best wind direction
Any winds from the N, NE will work great here. Easterlies and SE may also work but may be a bit gusty. N thermals in summer are light and steady, about 10-15 knots. Isobaric and frontal northerlies are stronger 15 knots up to over 50 knots. Frontal winds happen year round, N thermals in summer and early Autumn. Season is mostly during summer and autumn as the NNE winds are most common then. But occasional N direction winds come during winter and spring too and strong winds work great here.
Best Months
Water Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Head to Riddel RD, you will need a map but it not far from St Heliers look for the suburb of Glendowie. At the end of Riddel Rd (West Tamaki Point) you will find a reserve (Tahuna Torea Nature Reserve), turn left and there will be a small car park on the right overlooking a bay, if it's good there will be a few guys kiting in the bay.
Location
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