KiteGlobeFarewell Spit
📍 Nelson, New Zealand · Kiteboarding spot
Farewell Spit is a kiteboarding spot near Nelson in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing W wind.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Nelson |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | W |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | -40.5091, 172.7774 |
About Farewell Spit
Water: Shallow, Small wave
What are the wind and water conditions?
Farewell Spit offers open ocean conditions with W wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Farewell Spit?
A 4 km walk from the car park, but well worth the hike if you are in the area.
Hazards at Farewell Spit
Animals, Shells.
View Farewell Spit on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Farewell Spit?
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.