Auckland – Waitematā Harbour in August
August is a fair month for kitesurfing at Auckland – Waitematā Harbour; the best time is January–April, October–December.
Plan your trip to Auckland – Waitematā HarbourEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 4 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots
- Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 15°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 14 rainy days
Auckland – Waitematā HarbourAuckland, New ZealandBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ AKL 19 kmWindy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in August
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OpunakeNew Zealand · 302 km away · water 14°C14 windy days2
PlimmertonNew Zealand · 472 km away · water 13°C15 windy days3
RangiputaNew Zealand · 255 km away · water 15°C11 windy days4
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 252 km away · water 14°C12 windy days5
AhiparaNew Zealand · 236 km away · water 15°C9 windy days6
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 30 km away · water 14°C10 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in August →Schools and camps near Auckland – Waitematā Harbour
- SUP Centre 3.3 km
- Surf 'n Snow Backpackers 0.9 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Auckland – Waitematā Harbour?
August is a fair month for kitesurfing at Auckland – Waitematā Harbour; the best time is January–April, October–December. 4 windy days, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Auckland – Waitematā Harbour in August?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Auckland – Waitematā Harbour in August?
About 4 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 9 knots.
What is the weather like at Auckland – Waitematā Harbour in August?
Around 15°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Opunake (14 windy days), Plimmerton (15 windy days) & Rangiputa (11 windy days).