Kite-surf Ruakaka River Mouth

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean, River Mouth Water type: Shallow, Flat, Small wave, Medium wave Water hazards: None Water quality: Clean Infos: Great waves on the bar on the outside. Beach type & size: Sand - Big Infos: Beautiful white sand beach for kms in each direction. Identified hazards: None Weather specificities: The water is cool in winter, 3/2 wetsuit recommended, warm in summer, shorty or board shorts only. Wind type: Frontal Wind specificities: Good wind all year round, best January to April, cyclone season. Best months: January, February, March, April Access description: by Car - Drive south from Whangarei and get to Ruakaka. Here drive to the river mouth. Specific rules: Zones Extra: The sand dunes each side of the river mouth are a wildlife area - do not walk on the dunes or drive on the beach. Please note that it is illegal to kiteboard in the Ruakaka River mouth. Wildlife Refuge and 5 knot maximum speed area. Nightlife: Waipu Pizza barn 10 min drive south has cheap beer and very good wood fired oven pizza. Accommodations: Shop, Toilet, Parking