Auckland – Waitematā Harbour in January
January 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: 7 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots
- Water: 23°C, shorty
- Air: 23°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 16 rainy days
Auckland – Waitematā HarbourAuckland, New ZealandBeginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ 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 January
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OrewaNew Zealand · 29 km away · water 22°C9 windy days2
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 30 km away · water 21°C11 windy days3
PapamoaNew Zealand · 165 km away · water 21°C5 windy days4
Napier – WestshoreNew Zealand · 343 km away · water 21°C7 windy days5
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 252 km away · water 20°C9 windy days6
Foxton BeachNew Zealand · 405 km away · water 19°C5 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in January →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 January a good time for kitesurfing at Auckland – Waitematā Harbour?
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Auckland – Waitematā Harbour. 7 windy days, water 23°C (shorty), air 23°C.
How warm is the water at Auckland – Waitematā Harbour in January?
About 23°C: shorty.
How windy is Auckland – Waitematā Harbour in January?
About 7 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 10 knots.
What is the weather like at Auckland – Waitematā Harbour in January?
Around 23°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 16 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Orewa (9 windy days), Muriwai (11 windy days) & Papamoa (5 windy days).