KiteGlobeFrench Bay
French Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Auckland in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SE wind, best ridden year-round.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Auckland |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | E, SE |
| Best months | year-round |
| Tide | Low tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | -36.9490, 174.6658 |
About French Bay
Flat water is on top of and behind the sandbanks which are across the deep water channel. To get to the flat water you need to cross the channel which can be choppy when the wind is strong. There is an obstruction which may be a hazard at low tide, but this is marked with a buoy.
When is the best time to kitesurf at French Bay?
The best time to kite French Bay is year-round, when the E, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
French Bay offers open ocean conditions with E, SE wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to French Bay?
Park behind the beach.
Hazards at French Bay
Currents, Shells.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.