Milford

Milford is a shallow bay located on the northeastern coast of Auckland, New Zealand, facing northeast toward the Tasman Sea approach. The spot consists of a protected bay with sandy beaches and visible mudflats, bordered by residential development. Water conditions are typically choppy with minimal wave development due to the bay's enclosed nature and limited fetch. Average wind speeds of 6.5 knots combined with only 5.4% wind reliability make this a marginal kitesurfing location that requires specific weather windows. Best conditions occur with northwesterly winds providing side-shore flow. The shallow bay bottom and mudflats present navigation challenges requiring awareness of tide and depth. This spot is suitable only for beginner-level kiters during rare favorable wind conditions, primarily used as a learning area given the protected nature and minimal wave action. Water temperature around 16°C requires appropriate thermal protection. The spot's viability as a dedicated kitesurfing destination is limited; it serves better as a secondary location during light wind days rather than a primary destination.