KiteGlobeLake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach
Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Taupo in New Zealand, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing N, NE, W, NW wind, best ridden in October, November, December.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Taupo |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, W, NW |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -38.9059, 175.9205 |
About Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach
Take the first driveway to the west of Waitetoko Rd, it looks like a private driveway but actually opens up to a large grass area perfect for self launching and landing. Self landing is made easy by dropping your kite into the wind shadow behind the houses.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach?
The best time to kite Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach is October, November, December, when the N, NE, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach offers flat-water lake conditions with N, NE, W, NW wind (Trade wind), launching from lake.
Hazards at Lake Taupo / Waitetoko Beach
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.