Auckland – Waitematā Harbour in May
May is a good month for kitesurfing at Auckland – Waitematā Harbour (best: 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: 7 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots
- Water: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 17°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 13 rainy days
Auckland – Waitematā HarbourAuckland, New ZealandBeginner-friendly · 4/3 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 May
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RangiputaNew Zealand · 255 km away · water 18°C11 windy days2
AhiparaNew Zealand · 236 km away · water 18°C10 windy days3
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 252 km away · water 17°C10 windy days4
OpunakeNew Zealand · 302 km away · water 17°C10 windy days5
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 30 km away · water 17°C10 windy days6
PlimmertonNew Zealand · 472 km away · water 16°C9 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in May →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 May a good time for kitesurfing at Auckland – Waitematā Harbour?
May is a good month for kitesurfing at Auckland – Waitematā Harbour (best: January–April, October–December). 7 windy days, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 17°C.
How warm is the water at Auckland – Waitematā Harbour in May?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Auckland – Waitematā Harbour in May?
About 7 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 May?
Around 17°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 13 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Rangiputa (11 windy days), Ahipara (10 windy days) & New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach (10 windy days).