KiteGlobePetone
📍 Wellington (North Island), New Zealand · Kiteboarding spot
Petone is a kiteboarding spot near Wellington (North Island) in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, October, November, December.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Wellington (North Island) |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S, SW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, October, November, December |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | -41.2347, 174.8931 |
About Petone
Choppy to small waves.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Petone?
The best time to kite Petone is January, February, March, October, November, December, when the S, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Petone offers open ocean conditions with S, SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Petone?
From Wellington to Lower Hutt and here to its shore in the south of the city.
Hazards at Petone
Shells.
View Petone on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Petone?
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.