Auckland – Waitematā Harbour in December
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Auckland – Waitematā Harbour.
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: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots
- Water: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 22°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 17 rainy days
Auckland – Waitematā HarbourAuckland, New ZealandBeginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ 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 December
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OrewaNew Zealand · 29 km away · water 21°C7 windy days2
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 30 km away · water 20°C8 windy days3
Napier – WestshoreNew Zealand · 343 km away · water 20°C10 windy days4
PapamoaNew Zealand · 165 km away · water 19°C5 windy days5
Foxton BeachNew Zealand · 405 km away · water 18°C7 windy days6
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 252 km away · water 18°C10 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in December →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 December a good time for kitesurfing at Auckland – Waitematā Harbour?
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Auckland – Waitematā Harbour. 5 windy days, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 22°C.
How warm is the water at Auckland – Waitematā Harbour in December?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Auckland – Waitematā Harbour in December?
About 5 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 December?
Around 22°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 17 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Orewa (7 windy days), Muriwai (8 windy days) & Napier – Westshore (10 windy days).