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Kaitarakihi is a kiteboarding spot near Auckland (North Island) in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, December.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Auckland (North Island) |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, March, December |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | -37.0076, 174.5851 |
About Kaitarakihi
Water is flat to small/medium chop. All tides spot that works best at low tide. Nearly the entire Manukau Harbour drains out through here at low tide so the outgoing tidal current is very strong. However this can work to advantage as it greatly increases apparent wind effect. A sandbar right out at the entrance can produce waves. This spot is for advanced kiters only.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Kaitarakihi?
The best time to kite Kaitarakihi is January, February, March, December, when the SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Kaitarakihi offers open ocean conditions with SW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Kaitarakihi?
From the airport head around the harbour to Titirangi. Then head along the road to Huia. On the left about 3km before Huia is a small dirt road that has a sign saying `Kaitarakihi` on it. This is the road to the beach.
Hazards at Kaitarakihi
Currents.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.