The Estuary is the heart of kiteboarding & windsurfing scene in Christchurch. Great spot to learn when the famous Christchurch Easterly (NE to SE) is working (i.e. summer). Ideal for learners , intermediates & advanced kiters thanks to the flat and waist-deep water in most places, although there is a deeper channel on the Sumner side. Only has water 2 hours before and 3 hours after high tide.
The wind here tends to be a few knots stronger than at the beach.
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Turn off Humpheries Drive into Windsurf/Kitesurf area.
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[70% >= 4bf]
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[45-70% >= 4bf]
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• Wind: Conditions normally NE 14 to 22 knots from October through to end of March .
• Tide: Most Tide conditions are good apart from the 4 hours around low tide. Outgoing tide in an easterly makes for the best riding
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