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Kite Point

📍 Christchurch, New Zealand · Kiteboarding spot

Kite Point is a kiteboarding spot near Christchurch in New Zealand, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing NE, SE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, November, December.

CountryNew Zealand
Nearest townChristchurch
Water typeShallow lagoon
LaunchLagoon
Best wind directionNE, SE
Wind typeThermal
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, November, December
TideHigh tide, Coming tide, Falling tide
Coordinates-43.5475, 172.7149

About Kite Point

Water: Shallow, Flat

When is the best time to kitesurf at Kite Point?

The best time to kite Kite Point is January, February, March, April, November, December, when the NE, SE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Kite Point offers shallow lagoon conditions with NE, SE wind (Thermal wind), launching from lagoon.

How do I get to Kite Point?

Located between Ferrymead and Bromley on the Estuary.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Kite Point?

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

Other kite spots near Kite Point

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