Wing foil spot in Taranaki – Waitara

Waitara (Taranaki) is a sea spot in Taranaki (New Zealand). Swell, tide and wind combine here: depending on the time and wind direction, the water ranges from chop to flat or waves.

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The beach faces north (10°). The most comfortable winds for wing foiling are side-shore (E, W) and side-on (NE, NW). A N wind blows straight onshore: harder starts and chop. A S wind blows offshore, from land out to sea: avoid it without a safety boat, it pushes you out and is gusty near the shore.

Possible activities: wing foil, kite foil, windfoil, surf foil and downwind depending on the swell, pump foil from the beach or a pontoon.

In the TheFoilBuddy app, the Waitara (Taranaki) page shows live wind (speed, gusts, direction), swell and tides, a comparison of weather models, reports from riders on site and the spot channel. You can also record your sessions with GPS (distance, speed, time on foil, jumps) and get an alert when the wind picks up.

The nearest listed spot is New Plymouth - Taranaki Beach, 16 km away.

GPS coordinates : -39.0020, 174.2520
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The information on this page (orientation, wind sectors) is general guidance: always check the conditions, local rules and your own level before going on the water.