KiteGlobeScarborough
📍 Christchurch, New Zealand · Kiteboarding spot
Scarborough is a kiteboarding spot near Christchurch in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, October, November, December.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Christchurch |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | January, February, March, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -43.5705, 172.7647 |
About Scarborough
Rocks towards the north.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Scarborough?
The best time to kite Scarborough is January, February, March, October, November, December, when the N, NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Scarborough offers open ocean conditions with N, NE wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Scarborough?
Located between Clifton and Scarborough.
Hazards at Scarborough
Rocks.
View Scarborough on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Scarborough?
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.