Kulim Park

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Sports: Kitesurfing, Wingfoiling, Windsurfing, Parawing, SUP

Kulim Park is a reserve on Tauranga Harbour, in the suburb of Otumoetai, in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty. It is a go-to beginner spot, with flat water, a sandy bottom and park facilities on shore, including parking, toilets and grass for rigging.

The harbour offers sheltered conditions, and Mount Maunganui provides a scenic backdrop. The tide has a big effect: at low tide the water near shore can be very shallow, so the best time to ride is around mid to high tide, and foilers should watch their depth. The wind directions that work best depend on the season and the local terrain, so ask locals. The water is cool for much of the year, so a wetsuit is usually needed. Keep clear of boat traffic in the harbour channels.

Month by month at Kulim Park

January: 4 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots, waves 1.5 m, water 21°C, air 23°C (nights 16°C), 27 sunny days, 15 rainy days
February: 3 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots, waves 1.4 m, water 21°C, air 23°C (nights 16°C), 24 sunny days, 14 rainy days
March: 3 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots, waves 1.3 m, water 21°C, air 22°C (nights 14°C), 27 sunny days, 10 rainy days
April: 6 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots, waves 1.7 m, water 19°C, air 20°C (nights 13°C), 23 sunny days, 14 rainy days
May: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots, waves 1.6 m, water 18°C, air 17°C (nights 10°C), 25 sunny days, 11 rainy days
June: 4 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots, waves 1.7 m, water 16°C, air 15°C (nights 9°C), 22 sunny days, 13 rainy days
July: 6 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots, waves 1.7 m, water 15°C, air 14°C (nights 7°C), 23 sunny days, 12 rainy days
August: 3 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots, waves 1.4 m, water 14°C, air 15°C (nights 7°C), 25 sunny days, 11 rainy days
September: 7 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots, waves 1.5 m, water 15°C, air 16°C (nights 9°C), 25 sunny days, 12 rainy days
October: 10 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots, waves 1.5 m, water 16°C, air 18°C (nights 10°C), 28 sunny days, 13 rainy days
November: 4 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots, waves 1.5 m, water 17°C, air 20°C (nights 13°C), 27 sunny days, 17 rainy days
December: 6 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots, waves 1.4 m, water 19°C, air 22°C (nights 15°C), 27 sunny days, 15 rainy days

How warm is the water at Kulim Park?

14°C to 21°C over the year: a 3/2 full suit in the warmest month, a 5/4 with boots in the coolest.

How windy is Kulim Park?

About 59 days a year with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime, most in October.

Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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