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- This kitesurfing and windsurfing area is just outside Auckland city. It is an excellent place for beginners, but those with experience will also find something to entertain them.
- Piha is a town on the west coast of Auckland Centennial Park, and is certainly worth making the trip through the park to get to it. Intermediate and expert surfers, kitesurfers, and windsurfers come out here to experience the big waves and strong winds.
- This is a curved piece of land that forms Onehunga Bay and catches a good north wind. It is a quiet place, one where you would be happy to spend all day and not see anybody else, and it is good for kitesurfing and windsurfing whether you are experienced or not.
- This creek eventually reaches Cockle Bay, and is a quiet, relaxing place just outside Auckland. It is suitable for intermediate or expert kite surfers and windsurfers.
- Located on the south west tip of Portugal in it's Algarve region is Sagres and to the west of that is Tonel. It is a very popular beach with expert surfers since it experiences huge waves from its position looking out into the Atlantic but the conditions here can be very dangerous. The season here is March to September but you can still surf offseason provided you suit up.
- The Rio Formosa lagoon is located in the Algarve in Portugal and is a collection of barrier islands that join to the sea with 6 inlets. The spot is also a designated natural park and is a stopping place for hundreds of different birds during the migration period. This spot is well suited to kitesurfers of all abilities and its shallow waters make it especially good for beginners.
- Quinto do Lago is one of the Algarve's largest golf destinations and a very exclusive resort situated about 20 minutes away from Faro airport. It also boasts some great surfing conditions which make it popular with all types of surfers of all abilities. The season is from March to October although off season is possible.
- Just south of Portimao you will find a small beach located between cliffs which is Praia Senhora da Rocha in Portugal's Algarve region. Alongside this there is a rocky beach where you will find the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Rocha, connected to the sea by a tunnel. This beach offers some excellent kitesurfing and windsurfing for intermediate to expert surfers. The season is from March to October although off season is possible.
- Located south west of Albuferia lies the natural beach of Praia dos Salgados in Portgual's popular Algarve region. The beach is surrounded by housing developments and hotels, golf courses and restaurants and is a popular tourist destination. The beach is long and attracts kite surfers of all abilities. The season is from March to October although off season is possible.
- Nestled between Salgados and Armacao de Pera, you will find the lovely natural beach of Praia Grande de Pera in Portugal's Algarve region. This spot is less crowded than other beaches on the Algarve and is also a sanctuary for protected birds. The spot is great for kitesurfing and windsurfing as well as sailing and is suitable for all abilities. The season is from March to October although off season is possible.
- Not a million miles from Albufeira lies a collection of beaches that fall within the Vilamoura area of the Algarve. Praia da Rocha Baixinha is also known as Shorty Beach as well as the Beach of Tomatoes and is located near to the Vilamoura Marina and is one of the most sought after beaches in the whole of the Algarve. It is a popular spot for for surfers of all types who have some experience. The season is mainly from March to October although offseason is possible.
- Monte Gordo is located within the eastern region of Portugal's Algarve and is quite different from other parts of the Algarve as it is flatter, the beaches are backed by dunes instead of cliffs and the water is a few degrees warmer. This location is popular with all types of surfers from beginners to experts. The season is mainly from March to October but off season is possible.
- Martinhal Beach Resort is located in a wind swept corner of Portugal's Algarve region and is in fact the most south westerly position in Europe. It is popular with surfers of all types who have some experience and is a great spot for windsurfing particularly, although possibly not the best for kiting as it can be very gusty. The season is mainly from March to October although off season is possible here.
- Martinhal is located in a wind swept corner of Portugal's Algarve region and is in fact the most south westerly position in Europe.It is popular with surfers of all types who have some experience and is a great spot for windsurfing particularly, although possibly not the best for kiting as it can be very gusty. The season is mainly from March to October although off season is possible here.
- Manta Rota is located in Portugal's eastern Algarve and is famous for its long sandy beaches. It is located between Tavira and Monte Gordo and is just 15 minutes by car into Spain. The climate is mild and warm all year round and this makes it a popular spot for surfers of all types and abilities. The main season is from March to October but off season is possible.
- Travel to Olhao port on Portugal's Algarve coast and you will be able to catch a ferry to Ilha de Farol which is the western end of Ilha de Calutra and has a small population which rises with summer visitors. From here you can catch a water taxi to the uninhabited Ilha Deserta. The spot is popular with kitesurfers and windsurfers of all abilities and the season is primarily from May to September although off season is possible.
- Ilha de Tavira is a sand bar island that is reached by ferry from Torre d'Aires in Portgual's Algave region. The beach spot can be easily reached by boat or foot across the Ria Formosa. It is a popular spot for kitesurfers and windsurfers of all abilities. The season is mainly from March to October although off season is possible if you are fully booted and suited.
- Travel to Olhao port on Portugal's Algarve coast and you will be able to catch a ferry to Ilha de Culatra which is one of two sand split beaches which protect the marshy lagoon, Reserva Natural da Ria Formosa which is an environmental and conservation area for birds and marine life. Llha de Farol is the western end of Ilha de Calutra and has a small population which rises with summer visitors. The spot is popular with kitesurfers and windsurfers of all abilities and the season is primarily from May to September although off season is possible.
- Travel to Olhao port on Portugal's Algarve coast and you will be able to catch a ferry to Ilha de Armona which is one of two sand split beaches which protect the marshy lagoon, Reserva Natural da Ria Formosa, which is an environmental and conservation area for birds and marine life. Ilha de Armona has permanent residents as well as summer visitors and the spot is well suited to all types of surfing from beginner level to expert. The season is mainly from May to September although off season is still possible if you are fullysuited and booted.
- Travel to Olhao port on Portugal's Algarve coast and you will be able to catch a ferry to Ilha de Culatra which is one of two sand split beaches which protect the marshy lagoon, Reserva Natural da Ria Formosa which is an environmental and conservation area for birds and marine life. Ilha de Culatra has permanent residents as well as summer visitors and the spot is well suited to all types of surfing from beginner level to expert. The season is mainly from May to September although off season is still possible if you are fullysuited and booted.
- Cabanas Island lays offshore from Cabanas De Tavira in Portugal's Algarve region and is actually part of the Rio Formosa National Park. The spot is popular with kitesurfers of all abilities who manage to ride here all year around, although officially the seasoon is from March to September.
- Suitable for windsurfers and kitesurfers of all abilities, this river mouth makes you feel like you are in the real New Zealand – away from built-up areas and right in tune with nature.
- There is something for everybody here, whether they are here with a kite, a sail or a board and regardless of whether they have experience or not. It's a pleasant place with a good atmosphere, close to Wellington and just outside the spectacular Tararua Forest Park.
- If you like waves, then this is for you. Good-sized swells attract windsurfers, kitesurfers and surfers who are intermediate level and better.
- To the east of Auckland, this quiet spot is suitable for kitesurfers and windsurfers of all experience levels.
- This is a beach for kite surfers only, and to get the most out of it they need to be intermediate grade or better. It is a fantastic location, and in clear weather you get a spectacular view of the mountain.
- This river break is suitable for kitesurfers and windsurfers of all experience levels. It offers a great riding area with fairly consistent conditions, though it isn't as convenient for the cities as some other spots.
- This suburb of Nelson, named for the naval hero, is right at the head of the Tasman Bay. It is suitable for all levels of experience, whether they are here to kitesurf, windsurf or just surf.
- This delightfully named area looks across the Tamarki Strait and is suitable for kite surfers and windsurfers who are intermediate or experienced. It is situated in the town of Beachlands, but isn't too far from Auckland either.
- This is suitable for surfers, kitesurfers and windsurfers of all abilities. It takes advantage of the conditions created as the river meets the ocean, and is a good consistent spot that should have something for everybody.
Jack