Water is flat to small/medium chop. All tides spot that works best at low tide. Nearly the entire Manukau Harbour drains out through here at low tide so the outgoing tidal current is very strong. However this can work to advantage as it greatly increases apparent wind effect. A sandbar right out at the entrance can produce waves. This spot is for advanced kiters only. Beach is a small sandy beach with a small picnic area to rig up kites. Access is via a dirt road. Wind here is very very strong. A typical spring WSW wind (which is usually 25-40 knots in the open) is channeled through the heads. Combine this with the effect of the strong outgoing tide current and the end result is a super windy spot. In fact this place only works in real strong winds and is only designed for very small kites and small sails. Best direction is SW or WSW. Water temps aren't that warm. Wetsuit required year round but this is more owing to the dangerous nature of the water than the cold (water temp about 21°C in summer). The season here is mostly winter and spring (June to December) but off-season can be ridden too (summer, autumn). Water: Flat, Chop, Smallwave. Rider ability: Expert.
13 kn
SW · gusts 26 kn
3.1 m
10s period
2.7 m
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Updated 24/08/2026, 02:25:30
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All tides spot that works best at low tide. Nearly the entire Manukau Harbour drains out through here at low tide so the outgoing tidal current is very strong. Combine this with the effect of the strong outgoing tide current and the end result is a super windy spot. Wetsuit required year round but this is more owing to the dangerous nature of the water than the cold (water temp about 21°C in summer).
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