KiteGlobeMission Bay
Mission Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Auckland (North Island) in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NW wind.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Auckland (North Island) |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | -36.8473, 174.8314 |
About Mission Bay
In summer the beach gets incredibly crowded. Car parking is near impossible on a hot summers day so don't come here in these conditions. The beach itself is sandy with ample room to launch a kite. Just don't annoy other water/beach users.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Mission Bay offers open ocean conditions with NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Mission Bay?
From Auckland city just drive along the waterfront past Kelly Tartons and Fergs Kayaks and eventually you'll get to this crowded spot and this is Mission Bay. Good luck finding a park.
Hazards at Mission Bay
Ships.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.