Is February a good time for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater?
February is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater. Windy season (local thermal wind), air 18°C.
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In short
- Wind: windy season (local thermal wind)
- Air: 18°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 22 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 11; a day can have both
Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in February
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FebPEAK SEASON
Tāhunanui
Nelson · New Zealand
windy season22° water22° air
314 km away · Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ NSN 2 km
2
FebGOOD
Point Chevalier
Auckland · New Zealand
3 windy days23° water24° air
812 km away · Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ AKL 19 km
3
FebGOOD
Takapuna Beach
Auckland · New Zealand
5 windy days23° water23° air
821 km away · Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ AKL 25 km
4
FebGOOD
Orewa
New Zealand
6 windy days22° water23° air
840 km away · Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ AKL 48 km
5
FebGOOD
Bream Bay
Ruakākā · New Zealand
4 windy days22° water24° air
904 km away · Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ WRE 18 km
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FebGOOD
Maketū
New Zealand
4 windy days22° water23° air
794 km away · Intermediate and up · shorty · ✈ TRG 25 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Other kitesurfing spots in New Zealand in February →Where to go kitesurfing in February →Questions
Is February a good time for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater?
February is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater. Windy season (local thermal wind), air 18°C.
What is the weather like at Lake Clearwater in February?
Around 18°C by day and 9°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 22 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 11; a day can have both.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in February?
Within 1,500 km: Nelson – Tāhunanui (windy season), Auckland – Point Chevalier (3 windy days) & Auckland – Takapuna Beach (5 windy days).
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