Kitesurfing in New Zealand in October
In October the best kitesurfing in New Zealand is at Opunake, Plimmerton & Rangiputa.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 13 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 14–17°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 14–15°C; 4/3 wetsuit at 16–17°C
- Air: 17°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 16; a day can have both
- For beginners: Rangiputa, New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach & Nelson – Rabbit Island.
When are you planning to go?
1
OctPEAK SEASON
Opunake
New Zealand
20 windy days15° water16° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ NPL 57 km
2
OctPEAK SEASON
Plimmerton
New Zealand
18 windy days14° water15° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ WLG 27 km
3
OctPEAK SEASON
Rangiputa
New Zealand
16 windy days17° water18° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ KAT 21 km
4
OctPEAK SEASON
Fitzroy Beach
New Plymouth · New Zealand
15 windy days15° water16° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ NPL 8 km
5
OctPEAK SEASON
Westshore
Napier · New Zealand
14 windy days15° water19° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ NPE 3 km
6
OctPEAK SEASON
Rabbit Island
Nelson · New Zealand
14 windy days15° water16° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ NSN 8 km
7
OctPEAK SEASON
Foxton Beach
New Zealand
14 windy days15° water16° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ PMR 38 km
8
OctPEAK SEASON
Waikanae Beach
New Zealand
13 windy days15° water15° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ WLG 54 km
9
OctPEAK SEASON
Muriwai
New Zealand
13 windy days16° water17° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 38 km
10
OctGOOD
Ahipara
New Zealand
12 windy days16° water18° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ KAT 16 km
11
OctPEAK SEASON
Orewa
New Zealand
10 windy days16° water18° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 48 km
12
OctPEAK SEASON
Papamoa
New Zealand
9 windy days16° water18° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ TRG 9 km
13
OctPEAK SEASON
Waitematā Harbour
Auckland · New Zealand
9 windy days17° water17° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 19 km
14
OctPEAK SEASON
New Brighton
Christchurch · New Zealand
8 windy days16° air
Intermediate and up · ✈ CHC 16 km
Averages of the 14 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 October?
Opunake: 20 windy days; Plimmerton: 18 windy days; Rangiputa: 16 windy days.
How warm is the water in New Zealand in October?
14–17°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 14–15°C; 4/3 wetsuit at 16–17°C.
Where can beginners go kitesurfing in October?
Good spots for beginners this month: Rangiputa, New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach & Nelson – Rabbit Island.
Which airport is closest?
New Plymouth Airport (NPL), 57 km from Opunake; Wellington International Airport (WLG), 27 km from Plimmerton; Kaitaia Airport (KAT), 21 km from Rangiputa.
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