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KULIM PARK // Matua, Tauranga

Suitable wind range NW (cross shore from the left) through to ESE.
NW and NE can be great
Ideal for foiling near high tide.
N winds are quite consistent, but can be patchy at times due to the wind coming over Mount Maunganui.
E winds can be awesome, and generally are quite consistent.
The port is upwind on ESE winds, which causes the wind to be a bit patchy.

Water conditions range from small chop to very choppy. It depends on the tidal/wind direction, and tide heights, i.e. low tide generally makes smoother water conditions.
The harbour bed at Kulim Park is mostly firm and sandy, with lots of cockle shells, a few random rocks and some soft weedy patches. We suggest booties if you are learning or going to spend a lot of time walking.

Works good on any tide. There’s always some water in the channel.
Ideal conditions are when tidal flow opposes wind flow, i.e. incoming tide in NW, outgoing tide in E-ESE.
N and NE aren’t affected by the tide flow too much.

There is a grassy area with enough room to park and set up on.
When launching and landing keep your kite low to the ground, and if possible always get someone else to help you with launching and landing.
CAUTION: The launching/landing area is surrounded by rock walls, with a Yacht Club shed and boat ramp at the front of the area. Also there is a series of rock groins extending out approx 50m perpendicular to the shore on the left, watch out for these obstacles.

Elements Windsurfing and Sailing school operates from this location. Please be courteous to all others on the water enjoying the spot. If they are busy with a lot of students on the water please stay well clear.
If Kulim Park is too busy, try heading down the beach to the right (in a SE direction) along Beach Road. It is quite similar to Kulim Park.
There are some rocks lying around on the sea bed, but generally it’s pretty good.
Watch out for the Stingrays.

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