KiteGlobeMiddle Beach
Middle Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Dunedin in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SE, S, SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Dunedin |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | E, SE, S, SW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | -45.9091, 170.5073 |
About Middle Beach
Big shore break, big surf, best for experts, big currents usually heading north. Best on SSW wind with big E swell, pushes current back toward the S to make it easier to stay upwind.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Middle Beach?
The best time to kite Middle Beach is January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December, when the E, SE, S, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Middle Beach offers open ocean conditions with E, SE, S, SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Middle Beach?
Located in St. Kilda, which can be reached by bus as well.
Hazards at Middle Beach
Swimmers, Animals, Currents, Fishernets.
View Middle Beach on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Middle Beach?
3 kite schools operate in New Zealand. See kite schools in New Zealand →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.