Kitesurfing in New Zealand in May
In May the best kitesurfing in New Zealand is at Ahipara & Ōmaha Beach.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 9 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 18°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 13; a day can have both
- For beginners: Ahipara & Ōmaha Beach.
When are you planning to go?
1
MayPEAK SEASON
Ahipara
New Zealand
10 windy days18° water18° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ KAT 16 km
2
MayPEAK SEASON
Ōmaha Beach
New Zealand
7 windy days18° water17° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ WRE 74 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 May?
Ahipara: 10 windy days; Ōmaha Beach: 7 windy days.
How warm is the water in New Zealand in May?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
Where can beginners go kitesurfing in May?
Good spots for beginners this month: Ahipara & Ōmaha Beach.
Which airport is closest?
Kaitaia Airport (KAT), 16 km from Ahipara; Whangarei Airport (WRE), 74 km from Ōmaha Beach.
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