Kite-surf Paihia

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Chop, Small wave Water hazards: Swimmers, Currents, Rocks, Shells Water quality: Cloudy Infos: Watch for swimmers in holiday season as Paihia is tourist destination. Not a surf beach. Not good to kite after big rain storm, dirty water and lots of logs come down the river. Beach type & size: Sand - Tidal Infos: At high tide rocks and road at river end can be a problem for newbie kiters. Not a lot of beach area to setup at high tide, usual setup on grass by car parks past toilets. Lots of tourist to watch out for during summer months. After entering the water try and keep past the swimming buoys. Good sand, bit shelly after a storm. Identified hazards: Rocks, Bystanders, Road Beachgoer: January, February, March, December Weather specificities: Summer water temp ok, winter water temp can get to 17C. Wind type: Thermal, Frontal Wind specificities: N to NNE best for clean winds, E can get disturbed wind gusts from islands. Area has mainly W to SW winds don't get tempted to kite the river, current and oyster shells. Best months: January, February, December Access description: by Car, Bus - Specific rules: None Extra: Watch out for swimmers. Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, Toilet, Food, Parking