Lake Coleridge in New Zealand's South Island is an inland lake featuring a protected bay area (Ryton Bay) with moderate shelter from surrounding terrain. The western shore faces eastward across open water, while eastern sections are characterized by shallow mudflats and sediment-laden areas. The spot is bounded by pastoral farmland and vegetated ridgelines that likely create localized wind shadows. While the protected bay setting minimizes wave chop and offers calm water conditions, the spot suffers from critically low wind availability and average wind speeds of only 5.5 knots—substantially below the 10-12 knot minimum required for kitesurfing. Wind reliability is exceptionally poor at 2.6%, meaning sustained rideable conditions occur rarely. The shallow eastern bay and visible tree coverage present navigation hazards. This location is primarily suited to light-wind specialists with high-aspect equipment and only during occasional stronger weather systems. The lake's inland position eliminates ocean swell, resulting in flat-water conditions that demand consistent, reliable wind—which this site cannot consistently provide.