KiteGlobeGlendowie Sandspit
Glendowie Sandspit is a kiteboarding spot near Auckland (North Island) in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW wind, best ridden in January, February, June, July, August, December.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Auckland (North Island) |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S, SW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, June, July, August, December |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | -36.8716, 174.8910 |
About Glendowie Sandspit
Super flat on the northern side. Small chop on southern side. Depending on tide there is a current flowing in the channel. Works on all tides but best at high tide.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Glendowie Sandspit?
The best time to kite Glendowie Sandspit is January, February, June, July, August, December, when the S, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Glendowie Sandspit offers open ocean conditions with S, SW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Glendowie Sandspit?
Head to Glendowie, get the map out and head to the end of West Tamaki Rd.
Hazards at Glendowie Sandspit
Currents, Ships.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.