KiteGlobeEastbourne
Eastbourne is a kiteboarding spot near Wellington in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, S, SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, September, October, November, December.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Wellington |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, S, SW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -41.2937, 174.8930 |
About Eastbourne
Very open and unsheltered spot. It can get quite choppy with wind against tide conditions.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Eastbourne?
The best time to kite Eastbourne is January, February, March, September, October, November, December, when the N, S, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Eastbourne offers open ocean conditions with N, S, SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Eastbourne?
From Wellington to Lower Hut, then south along the coast until you reach Eastbourne. Along the waterfront until you get to the parking at the rugby/sports club.
View Eastbourne on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Eastbourne?
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.