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*Whangarei
Whangarei is one of the earliest settle- ments in New Zealand
and is situated right inside a large harbour providing good
windsurfing conditions in many different places. It is very tidal
so care must be taken. At the mouth of the harbour is a hilly
peninsula with some great walks, and beautiful bays for
exploring.
 Dial-a-forecast: 0900 999 05 / 0900
499 02
 Info Centre: Tarewa Park, 92 Otaika
Rd. Ph 09 438 1079
 Local Shops:
- Northland Surf'n'Sailboards. 3 Mile Bush Rd, Kamo. Ph 09
435 3572.
- Whangarei Windsurf Specialists. 34 Dip Rd, Kamo. Ph 09
435 3884
 Hire Schools: Available from both
the above.
   
Access: Sand and shell beach with grass rigging
areas. A bit of a walk if the tide is out.
Suits: Slalom, longboard. Beginners........
Wind: NW,N,NE.
Water: Short chop with mild tidal current.
Watch: -
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Access: 10 minutes drive east from town is a mud and
sand beach with good grass areas for rigging, and toilets.
Suits: Slalom, longboard. Beginners......
Wind: Most wind directions are good except
for N, NE. Speed is often more than 10 knots.
Water: Flat water and short chop with strong
current - great jumping.
Watch: The busy shipping lane. Sand bar
exposed at low tide on other side of lane.
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Access: 20 minutes drive from town. Sail out from
the race course or at the top end for flatter water. Sand
beach with grass rigging area.
Suits: Slalom, wavesailing.
Intermediate.....
Wind: N,NE,E,SE,S. Best wavesailing in N,NE
(cross-shore).
Water: 1 - 1.5 metre waves which are closer
together at high tide.
Watch: -
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