Kite-surf Shakespear Bay

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Flat, Chop Water hazards: Rocks Water quality: Clean Infos: Medium to large chop but at mid tide a flat water section close to shore. Watch out for the rocks in the middle close to shore. Beach type & size: Sand - Medium Infos: Beach is pretty hard packed and shaped like a daytona track. Hardly any rocks. A reserve behind the beach offers perfect landing for kites and should something go wrong there are no houses. Watch out for punters walking on the beach. Identified hazards: Bystanders Beachgoer: January, December Weather specificities: Air temp: winter 13C, summer 23C. Water temp: winter 15C, summer 23C. The best time to ride here is during winter and the best sessions here produce the coldest temps that Auckland gets. You can ride here all year-round. Wind type: Thermal Wind specificities: Summer thermals can occur here but can be crowded at this time of year. Best conditions are a 25 knot SW, common during winter. Best directions are S/SW, typical speeds are 15-30 knots, thermals when they occur are usually 15-20 knots. Best months: July, August Access description: by Car - Specific rules: Zones, Time Accommodations: Toilet