KiteGlobeLake Ellesmere / Timber
Lake Ellesmere / Timber is a kiteboarding spot near Christchurch in New Zealand, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing SE, S wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, October, November, December.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Christchurch |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | SE, S |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -43.7974, 172.3759 |
About Lake Ellesmere / Timber
Flat to choppy water. Big shallow area. Look out for stakes close to shore.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lake Ellesmere / Timber?
The best time to kite Lake Ellesmere / Timber is January, February, March, April, October, November, December, when the SE, S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lake Ellesmere / Timber offers flat-water lake conditions with SE, S wind (Thermal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Lake Ellesmere / Timber?
From Leeston drive south towards Lakeside. Then to Timber and get onto Timber Yard Road which takes you to the lake.
Hazards at Lake Ellesmere / Timber
Stakes.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.