KiteGlobeEastern Beach
Eastern Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Auckland in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Auckland |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April |
| Coordinates | -36.8688, 174.9110 |
About Eastern Beach
Water is flat to large chop depending of direction and strength. Very strong NE brings head high chop. When wind isn't too strong water quality is good but when stormy sewerage can overflow into water (no excuse to not kite however). When sideshore the chop is real clean. Mid tide is best for learning, low tide is good especially when sideshore. High tide is great if powered up but for experts only.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Eastern Beach?
The best time to kite Eastern Beach is January, February, March, April, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Eastern Beach offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Eastern Beach?
Get to Pakuranga in East Auckland, travel up Bucklands Beach Rd, veer left at roundabout, past the turnoff to Little Bucks, down the hill, hang a right and the beach is at the end lined with palm trees. Best place to rig up is the northern end (turn left when you arrive at beach).
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.