About This Spot
Stonefields, 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 SW–WSW winds, peaking from September to November, Stonefields, New Zealand delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The best time to kite here is spring but winter is still a good time. Summer is warm with hot water but winds lighter 15-20 knots, suited to outgoing tide. Spring: small kites required on occasions. Lot's of days with 30-35 knots westerly, 25 knots SW and 15-20 knots thermal driven SW-SSW wind. Summer: breezy, 15-20 knots thermal driven winds from the WSW-SSW. The odd 25+ knots SW day. Odd NE day which doesn't work at this spot. Winter: lots of good SW days but not as consistent as spring. Autumn: mostly NE winds, but the odd good SW day. Westerly is onshore. Southerly is sideshore. Northerly can also work but there are other spots that work far better from this direction. WSW is prevailing direction in Auckland so perfect for this spot. The wind here is far smoother than the inner city beaches.
When to Go
During summer the air temp ranges from 20-30°C. In winter temps ranging from 10-20°C. Water temps in summer can exceed 30°C. Wetsuit not needed in summer but rash shirt necessary.
What to Expect
A variety of water conditions ranging from dead flat to chop. A tidal channel can be used for greater apparent wind effect. The tidal channel also has stronger wind due to funneling effects. This spot can be ridden from 1/4 tide to high tide. Outgoing tide better for lighter winds.
Wind & Conditions
SW · WSW
Best wind direction
The best time to kite here is spring but winter is still a good time. Summer is warm with hot water but winds lighter 15-20 knots, suited to outgoing tide. Spring: small kites required on occasions. Lot's of days with 30-35 knots westerly, 25 knots SW and 15-20 knots thermal driven SW-SSW wind. Summer: breezy, 15-20 knots thermal driven winds from the WSW-SSW. The odd 25+ knots SW day. Odd NE day which doesn't work at this spot. Winter: lots of good SW days but not as consistent as spring. Autumn: mostly NE winds, but the odd good SW day. Westerly is onshore. Southerly is sideshore. Northerly can also work but there are other spots that work far better from this direction. WSW is prevailing direction in Auckland so perfect for this spot. The wind here is far smoother than the inner city beaches.
Best Months
Water Conditions
A variety of water conditions ranging from dead flat to chop. A tidal channel can be used for greater apparent wind effect. The tidal channel also has stronger wind due to funneling effects. This spot can be ridden from 1/4 tide to high tide. Outgoing tide better for lighter winds.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
A 5km drive from the airport. On the Eastern shores of the Manukau Harbour. There is a 20 minute walk over rough terrain to get to the beach.
Location
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