Submitted by Kitesports on 23 April 2011 - 10:42am.
'The Estuary' is best in light to strong SE, E & NE winds, or medium to high tides. Expect 4-5 knots more wind at the Estuary than the beach when the wind is prevailing easterly.
Grass to rig and pebbles on the beach. Lots of space. Many hazards. Kiters go to the Kitepark north of the parking lot. Windsurfers launch in front of the car park.
Kiteboarding Facilities in Christchurch - Ferrymead
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Nearest airport:
Christchurch
Nearest big city:
Christchurch
Nearest town:
Ferrymead
Trip from town:
snap
Access:
immediate
Directions:
From Christchurch drive southeast on Linwood Ave. Where it hits the water, the spot is located.
Low-cost flights to Christchurch - FerrymeadAt the beach:
Level required:
intermediate
Best style:
wave
Watersports:
kitesurf
surf
Spot type:
estuary
Shore:
soft sand
Bottom:
sandy
Crowd:
average
Hazards:
- dirty bottom
- other
Facilities:
+ launch area
+ toilets
+ showers
+ parking
Beach rules:
Shoes are recommended due to shells, broken glass etc.
Weather:
Full wetsuit October and November, shorty after that. Winter very cold.
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Wind conditions:
Dominant winds:
N
NE
E
Respect to shore:
side-onshore
Best direction:
NE
Wind strenght (Bf):
4-5
5-6
Blowing at:
afternoon
evening
Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]
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Medium season:
[45-70% >= 4bf]
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Wind details:
Best winds from November until April.
On the water:
Water quality:
dirty
Best tide:
falling
Water details:
Shallow water, flat to choppy. Not the best quality. Shoes are recommended due to shells, broken glass etc.
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