Jenkins Bay

📍 Auckland, New Zealand · Kiteboarding spot

Jenkins Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Auckland in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, December.

Country	New Zealand
Nearest town	Auckland
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	SW
Wind type	Thermal
Best months	January, February, March, December
Coordinates	-36.9650, 174.6504

About Jenkins Bay

Water: Shallow, Chop, Small wave

When is the best time to kitesurf at Jenkins Bay?

The best time to kite Jenkins Bay is January, February, March, December, when the SW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Jenkins Bay offers open ocean conditions with SW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.

Hazards at Jenkins Bay

Rocks.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Jenkins Bay?

3 kite schools operate in New Zealand. See kite schools in New Zealand →

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Kaitarakihi · 7 km · Auckland (North Island)
Huia · 8 km · Auckland (North Island)
Ihumateo Rd · 9 km · Auckland

Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.