Kitesurfing in New Zealand in June
In June the best kitesurfing in New Zealand is at Opunake & Ahipara.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 11 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 16–17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 15°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 23 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 17; a day can have both
- For beginners: Ahipara.
When are you planning to go?
1
JunGOOD
Opunake
New Zealand
13 windy days16° water14° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 57 km
2
JunPEAK SEASON
Ahipara
New Zealand
9 windy days17° water17° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ KAT 16 km
Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Questions
Where to go kitesurfing in New Zealand in June?
Opunake: 13 windy days; Ahipara: 9 windy days.
How warm is the water in New Zealand in June?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
Where can beginners go kitesurfing in June?
Good spots for beginners this month: Ahipara.
Which airport is closest?
New Plymouth Airport (NPL), 57 km from Opunake; Kaitaia Airport (KAT), 16 km from Ahipara.
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