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Onetangi Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
New Zealand · Auckland
Overview
Onetangi Beach is the longest beach on Waiheke Island, stretching nearly 2 kilometers of white sand in the Hauraki Gulf. Accessible by ferry from Auckland (35 minutes), this northwest-facing beach offers a paradise setting for kitesurfing with consistent winds and turquoise water. The open exposure to the Hauraki Gulf creates moderate chop and sometimes small waves in strong northerly winds.
The prevailing winds blow from the northeast in summer (sea breeze) and from the southwest in winter. The beach works well with NE to NW winds. Waiheke Island is known for its warmer and drier microclimate compared to the rest of Auckland. The best season for riding runs from October to April.
Onetangi is a spot suitable for intermediate riders. Waiheke Island is famous for its vineyards, gourmet restaurants, and stunning beaches. A kite trip to Waiheke perfectly combines water sports and fine living. Be aware, however, of transporting gear on the ferry.
Spot forecast for Onetangi Beach
Sunrise 06:29 · Sunset 19:40
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.4 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 2.3 m Low tide · 0.9 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 2.3 m Low tide · 0.8 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 2.2 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 2.3 m Low tide · 0.7 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 2.2 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2.4 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 2.3 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 2.5 m
Onetangi Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
409h
in October · 30 rideable days
The season runs from September to February, peaking in October: 29 rideable days a month and 409 hours of usable wind, at 20 °C. The low point is July, at 20 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 48% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is July, at 14 °C. The wettest month is July, with 166 mm.
Monthly averages: Onetangi Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0 | 362 h | 23 °C | 85 mm |
| February | 27.0 | 270 h | 23 °C | 48 mm |
| March | 25.5 | 275 h | 21 °C | 54 mm |
| April | 26.5 | 294 h | 20 °C | 152 mm |
| May | 21.0 | 219 h | 17 °C | 101 mm |
| June | 23.0 | 243 h | 15 °C | 110 mm |
| July | 20.0 | 201 h | 14 °C | 166 mm |
| August | 22.5 | 226 h | 14 °C | 103 mm |
| September | 29.0 | 364 h | 16 °C | 85 mm |
| October | 30.0 | 409 h | 17 °C | 113 mm |
| November | 28.5 | 362 h | 20 °C | 105 mm |
| December | 29.0 | 377 h | 22 °C | 110 mm |
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Technical details of Onetangi Beach spot
The spot works with winds from N, NE, ENE, SW, WSW, W.
Depending on conditions: NNE, E, SSW, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
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