Te Atatu Peninsula
Te Atatu Peninsula is a kiteboarding spot near Auckland in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E, SE wind.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Auckland |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE, E, SE |
| Tide | High tide, Low tide, Tide independent |
| Coordinates | -36.8396, 174.6618 |
About Te Atatu Peninsula
Close to low tide, best to stay beyond the mangrove bush that is in front of the grassy area as there are some rocks that appear as tide drops. No swimmers.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Te Atatu Peninsula offers open ocean conditions with NE, E, SE wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Te Atatu Peninsula?
Similar to most of Auckland, public transport not your best option. There are two areas to park, one inside the gates which may be locked in the evenings, the other outside. If you are thinking of staying late, you are probably best to park outside the gate. On a windy day with good easterlies, parking can be hard to find.
Hazards at Te Atatu Peninsula
Rocks, Shells.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.