Launching and rigging areas are excellent. The tide goes out a little way when low and in easterlies the beach develops a decent wind swell. It is a popular spot in easterlies as it is pretty gentle but a lot of fun. In northerly winds it offers good slalom conditions. It is a great spot to access some of the Hauraki Gulf islands like Motuihe, Waiheke, and Browns.
Southerlies produce pretty flat-water conditions but are offshore.
30 minutes drive north. It also has good slalom conditions when the surf is small, as well as good parking and grassy rigging areas. Sailing is best at low tide in surf conditions as a bit of a wind shadow occurs in the break zone at high tide. This venue is ideal for novice wave sailors to anyone trying loops and jumps, as the worst that happens is mild washing up onto the beach. It is very forgiving surf on your equipment because of the gently sloping beach which prevents sudden dumping of waves.