KiteGlobeTahunanui
📍 Nelson, New Zealand · Kiteboarding spot
Tahunanui is a kiteboarding spot near Nelson in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, November, December.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Nelson |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Coordinates | -41.2786, 173.2373 |
About Tahunanui
Chop and waves up to 3m.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Tahunanui?
The best time to kite Tahunanui is January, February, March, April, November, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Tahunanui offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Tahunanui?
Located west of Nelson.
Hazards at Tahunanui
Swimmers, Currents, Shells.
View Tahunanui on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Tahunanui?
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.