KiteGlobeRangiputa
Rangiputa is a kiteboarding spot near Kaitaia or Kerikeri in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, S, SW, W, NW wind.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Kaitaia or Kerikeri |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SE, S, SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Coordinates | -34.8894, 173.3004 |
About Rangiputa
If you stay close to shore, then there are few hazards, but there are a couple of reefs that appear at a low tide. The channel is quite narrow and a large volume of water flows through it. Be careful when the tide is flowing as the currents can be quite strong. At mid to low tides, a sandbank appears on the far side of the estuary which has some really flat water and great conditions.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Rangiputa offers open ocean conditions with SE, S, SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Rangiputa?
You can drive down the beach from Rangiputa when the tide is not at its highest and reach any part of the beach. The location pinned here has no beach access for cars but has a very short (30 seconds) walk from the parking spot to the beach where you launch.
Hazards at Rangiputa
Currents, Reefs.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.