KiteGlobeHarwood
Harwood is a kiteboarding spot near Dunedin (South Island) in New Zealand, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing NE, SW, W wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, October, November, December.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Dunedin (South Island) |
| Water type | Shallow lagoon |
| Launch | Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | NE, SW, W |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, October, November, December |
| Tide | Low tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | -45.8116, 170.6788 |
About Harwood
Clean blue water. OK all tides, not much sand at high tide, waist deep low tide. Quite flat at low tide, up to 2 foot chop, no surf. Don't go too far South, as the water gets deep quickly.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Harwood?
The best time to kite Harwood is January, February, March, April, October, November, December, when the NE, SW, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Harwood offers shallow lagoon conditions with NE, SW, W wind, launching from lagoon.
How do I get to Harwood?
Land at Dunedin airport, minibus to town, car towards Taiaroa Head Albatross Colony, next town past Portobello is called Harwood, Kokamuka St/Stepney Ave is best. Possibly on bus route.
Hazards at Harwood
Animals, Currents, Ships, Fishernets, Buoys, Wave breaker, Rocks, Stones, Shells, Stakes.
View Harwood on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Harwood?
3 kite schools operate in New Zealand. See kite schools in New Zealand →
Other kite spots near Harwood
- Middle Beach
- Taieri River Mouth
- Lake Wanaka / Te Hai
- Lake Tekapo
- Lake Clearwater
- Lake Ellesmere / Timber
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.