Kite-surf Orewa Beach

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave Water hazards: Swimmers, None Water quality: Clean Infos: Goes from flat to choppy to the odd day with very nice waves. Very shallow. Beach type & size: Sand - Medium Infos: Open sandy beach approximately 2.5 km long. Wide beach that leaves about 80m of beach at low tide. Plenty of parking and places to rig up. Identified hazards: None Beachgoer: January, February, December Weather specificities: Water is warm in summer, wetsuits in winter 3mm/2mm. Summer (November to March) is the best season. Wind specificities: Usually sideonshore or onshore. Access description: by Car - Follow the state highway north, signposted, best way is too hire a car from the airport. From Auckland on the motorway towards Orewa and there you are. Takes you about 40 minutes to get there. Specific rules: Other Extra: Respect the swimmers in summer. Accommodations: Shop, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking