Clifford Bay

📍 Blenheim (South Island), New Zealand · Kiteboarding spot

Clifford Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Blenheim (South Island) in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, NW wind.

Country	New Zealand
Nearest town	Blenheim (South Island)
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	NE, NW
Coordinates	-41.7246, 174.2038

About Clifford Bay

0.5 meter waves generated by the wind. Can get some decent swell if the wind comes from the Northeast.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Clifford Bay offers open ocean conditions with NE, NW wind, launching from ocean.

How do I get to Clifford Bay?

From the main road Blenheim / Kaikoura (1), next to Seddon, follow signs to Lake Grassmere/Saltworks/Marfells Beach. 8 km gravel road along the lake. Campground at Marfells Beach.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Clifford Bay?

3 kite schools operate in New Zealand. See kite schools in New Zealand →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.