About This Spot
Sumner, 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 Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from January to December, Sumner, New Zealand delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Main season October to March, with wind from the Northeast. Usually less than 20 knots but sometime stronger. Usually Northeast 3 or 4 days a week but sometimes only light. Northerly also good goes from about 20 knots up. Wind not good in winter. NW winds works here as well, but is gusty and offshore on the ocean.
When to Go
Full wetsuit October and November, shorty after that. Winter very cold.
What to Expect
Few rocks in the water.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE · ENE · E · ESE · SE
Best wind direction
Main season October to March, with wind from the Northeast. Usually less than 20 knots but sometime stronger. Usually Northeast 3 or 4 days a week but sometimes only light. Northerly also good goes from about 20 knots up. Wind not good in winter. NW winds works here as well, but is gusty and offshore on the ocean.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Few rocks in the water.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
At the river mouth in Clifton.
Location
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