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Pandora Pond kitesurf, wingfoil and paddle spot
New Zealand · Hawke's Bay
Overview
Pandora Pond is a kitesurfing spot located in the inner harbour of Ahuriri, in Napier, Hawke's Bay. This semi-enclosed body of water offers sheltered conditions, ideal for learning and progression.
Northeast and east winds are the most frequent in summer (sea breeze). West and northwest winds are offshore. The water is shallow and sheltered from swell, with a sandy and muddy bottom. Tides have a significant impact on water levels. Excellent spot for beginners thanks to the calm, shallow waters.
Spot forecast for Pandora Pond
Sunrise 06:18 · Sunset 19:36
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 5 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.3 m
Pandora Pond: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
218h
in November · 27.5 rideable days
The season runs from October to April, peaking in November: 24 rideable days a month and 218 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is May, at 9.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 88% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 13 °C. The wettest month is June, with 130 mm.
Monthly averages: Pandora Pond
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.0 | 186 h | 23 °C | 123 mm |
| February | 25.0 | 169 h | 23 °C | 34 mm |
| March | 20.5 | 108 h | 22 °C | 59 mm |
| April | 20.0 | 141 h | 20 °C | 57 mm |
| May | 9.5 | 61 h | 16 °C | 87 mm |
| June | 12.0 | 82 h | 14 °C | 130 mm |
| July | 9.5 | 60 h | 13 °C | 112 mm |
| August | 13.5 | 69 h | 14 °C | 49 mm |
| September | 17.5 | 115 h | 17 °C | 42 mm |
| October | 24.0 | 173 h | 20 °C | 56 mm |
| November | 27.5 | 218 h | 22 °C | 66 mm |
| December | 26.5 | 198 h | 24 °C | 120 mm |
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Technical details of Pandora Pond spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, NNW.
Depending on conditions: ESE, S, NW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
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