Stonefields

A variety of water conditions ranging from dead flat to chop. A tidal channel can be used for greater apparent wind effect. The tidal channel also has stronger wind due to funneling effects. This spot can be ridden from 1/4 tide to high tide. Outgoing tide better for lighter winds. The beach has soft sand and a good grassy area to launch kites from. The entry is difficult. The best time to kite here is spring but winter is still a good time. Summer is warm with hot water but winds lighter 15-20 knots, suited to outgoing tide. Spring: small kites required on occasions. Lot's of days with 30-35 knots westerly, 25 knots SW and 15-20 knots thermal driven SW-SSW wind. Summer: breezy, 15-20 knots thermal driven winds from the WSW-SSW. The odd 25+ knots SW day. Odd NE day which doesn't work at this spot. Winter: lots of good SW days but not as consistent as spring. Autumn: mostly NE winds, but the odd good SW day. Westerly is onshore. Southerly is sideshore. Northerly can also work but there are other spots that work far better from this direction. WSW is prevailing direction in Auckland so perfect for this spot. The wind here is far smoother than the inner city beaches. During summer the air temp ranges from 20-30°C. In winter temps ranging from 10-20°C. Water temps in summer can exceed 30°C. Wetsuit not needed in summer but rash shirt necessary. Water: Shallow, Flat, Chop. Features: Parking. Rider ability: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert.

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