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Whitireia Park

Wellington, New Zealand · -41.0718, 174.8464

Wing Foiling Intermediate

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Photo taken near this spot by Luca Davenport-Thomas · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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wind meter

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guides & forecasts

conditions & access

Season

Year-round condition dependent

Water

Porirua Harbour and exposed coastal water

Experience

Intermediate

Hazards

Rapidly changing exposure, rocks, current, cold water, and remote downwind exits.

Parking & access

Regional park access; check gates, parking hours, and the launch suitable for the day's direction.

“Local riders mention the Whitireia side of the Wellington-region scene; exact launch depends on wind.”

— via Reddit r/wingfoil community discussion, last verified 2026-08-01

Live wind

wx.ikitesurf.com Dimock St (2.02 mi) Nearest live iKiteSurf station (nearby, not confirmed at launch): Dimock St (2.02 mi) — https://wx.ikitesurf.com/spot/700942 wx.ikitesurf.com

Local guides

reddit.com Étang de Bages Current Aude Tourism and Pôle Nautique resources plus coordinate-published La Nautique guides and the municipal NAUTIKITE association listing. All are reddit.com reddit.com Worser Bay https://www.reddit.com/r/wingfoil/ https://www.reddit.com/r/wingfoil/comments/1h35uqn/nz_wingfoil_community_where_u_at/ reddit.com

Links are community-sourced and open directly on the provider's site. Verify conditions locally before riding.

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