KiteGlobeEastern Beach, Kaimaumau
Eastern Beach, Kaimaumau is a kiteboarding spot near Kaitaia in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E, SE wind.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Kaitaia |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE, E, SE |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | -34.8996, 173.2801 |
About Eastern Beach, Kaimaumau
Currents can be strong at mid-tide if you stray too far from the beach into the channel.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Eastern Beach, Kaimaumau offers open ocean conditions with NE, E, SE wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Eastern Beach, Kaimaumau?
The last couple of km's to the beach is on we'll serviced gravel road. To continue on the track beyond the spot marked you will need a vehicle with good ground clearance. The sand on the beach is soft and deep so best avoided unless you have 4WD, big tires and a winch in case of trouble. You may be ok on the wet sand at low tide, but the sand at the top of the beach is unforgiving.
Hazards at Eastern Beach, Kaimaumau
Currents.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.