KiteGlobeWaikanae Beach River Mouth
Waikanae Beach River Mouth is a kiteboarding spot near Wellington (North Island) in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, September, October, November, December.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Wellington (North Island) |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | N, SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | -40.8719, 175.0061 |
About Waikanae Beach River Mouth
Shallow river mouth, waist deep for a long way. Good long shallow part at high tide. Can be a bit choppy but protected by Kapiti Island so doesn't get too surfy like the rest of the coast.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Waikanae Beach River Mouth?
The best time to kite Waikanae Beach River Mouth is January, February, March, September, October, November, December, when the N, SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Waikanae Beach River Mouth offers open ocean conditions with N, SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean, river mouth.
How do I get to Waikanae Beach River Mouth?
From Wellington drive North to Waikanae, 30min (60km), turn off at Mobil gas station. Drive to beach, turn left drive to end and you are there.
Hazards at Waikanae Beach River Mouth
Fishernets.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.