KiteGlobeTapuae Marine Reserve
Tapuae Marine Reserve is a kiteboarding spot near New Plymouth in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW wind.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | New Plymouth |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | S, SW |
| Tide | Low tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | -39.0620, 174.0188 |
About Tapuae Marine Reserve
The place has a fantastic setting! When clear, it has a great view of the mountain. There are waves and short flats between the waves depending on the tide and the sand bar some 50 m out! Close to car park with grass area. It is a river mouth (small river at the time I checked it).
What are the wind and water conditions?
Tapuae Marine Reserve offers open ocean conditions with S, SW wind, launching from ocean, river mouth.
How do I get to Tapuae Marine Reserve?
ust west of New Plymouth. Use the car park down near the beach rather than the one on top the cliffs.
Hazards at Tapuae Marine Reserve
Animals, Rocks, Stones.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.