KiteGlobeMangawhai Heads Estuary
📍 Whangarei, Auckland, New Zealand · Kiteboarding spot
Mangawhai Heads Estuary is a kiteboarding spot near Whangarei, Auckland in New Zealand, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing NE, E, SE wind.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Whangarei, Auckland |
| Water type | Shallow lagoon |
| Launch | Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | NE, E, SE |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | -36.1067, 174.5955 |
About Mangawhai Heads Estuary
Best on mid to high tide. A bit choppier on high tide but flat behind sand bar.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Mangawhai Heads Estuary offers shallow lagoon conditions with NE, E, SE wind, launching from lagoon.
How do I get to Mangawhai Heads Estuary?
Parking at Lincoln St Reserve. Campgrounds nearby but really need a car to get to spot.
Hazards at Mangawhai Heads Estuary
Ships.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.