Overview

The Puddle is a kitesurfing spot located in the suburb of Porirua, in the Wellington region, on the North Island of New Zealand. This spot gets its name from the shallow, flat water area in Porirua Harbour, which resembles a large puddle. It is an excellent learning spot thanks to its calm, shallow waters. Dominant winds come from the north and south. The spot is perfectly suited to beginner kitesurfers thanks to the flat, shallow water that makes it easy to stand back up. It is one of the best beginner spots in the Wellington region, with easy access and nearby parking.

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Spot forecast for The Puddle

Sunrise 06:24 · Sunset 19:46

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 6.4 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 04:31 · 0.8 m Low tide 10:16 · 0.6 m High tide 17:21 · 0.9 m Low tide 23:51 · 0.6 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 06:23 · 0.8 m Low tide 12:48 · 0.6 m High tide 18:59 · 0.9 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 02:18 · 0.5 m High tide 07:53 · 0.9 m Low tide 14:32 · 0.5 m High tide 20:08 · 1 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 03:00 · 0.4 m High tide 08:47 · 1 m Low tide 15:09 · 0.4 m High tide 20:58 · 1.1 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 03:30 · 0.3 m High tide 09:27 · 1.1 m Low tide 15:40 · 0.3 m High tide 21:39 · 1.2 m

The Puddle: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

456h

in December · 31 rideable days

The season runs from August to January, peaking in December: 29 rideable days a month and 456 hours of usable wind, at 16 °C. The low point is July, at 22 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 44%13-20 knots · 49%21-30 knots · 8%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 49% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is July, at 12 °C. The wettest month is July, with 140 mm.

Monthly averages: The Puddle

Monthly averages — The Puddle — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	28.0	361 h	20 °C	53 mm
February	25.0	331 h	20 °C	33 mm
March	28.5	317 h	18 °C	46 mm
April	25.5	257 h	17 °C	116 mm
May	27.0	238 h	14 °C	122 mm
June	23.0	202 h	13 °C	138 mm
July	22.0	207 h	12 °C	140 mm
August	27.0	271 h	12 °C	113 mm
September	29.0	322 h	13 °C	119 mm
October	29.0	375 h	14 °C	133 mm
November	29.0	396 h	17 °C	74 mm
December	31.0	456 h	18 °C	106 mm

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Technical details of The Puddle spot

The spot works with winds from N, SSE, S, SSW, NNW.

Depending on conditions: NNE, SE, SW, NW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Beginner

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Porirua City AWS4.3 km

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DW6233 Paremata NZ0.5 km

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