Is July a good time for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater?
July is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater; the best time is January–April, October–December. Outside the windy season, air 7°C.
Plan your trip to Lake ClearwaterEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: outside the windy season
- Air: 7°C by day, -1°C at night
- Weather: 20 sunny days, 11 rainy days
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 July
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JulPEAK SEASON
Ahipara
New Zealand
13 windy days16° water16° air
955 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ KAT 16 km
2
JulGOOD
Rangiputa
New Zealand
13 windy days15° water16° air
989 km away · Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ KAT 21 km
3
JulGOOD
Opunake
New Zealand
12 windy days14° water14° air
517 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ NPL 57 km
4
JulOFF SEASON
Fitzroy Beach
New Plymouth · New Zealand
12 windy days15° water14° air
568 km away · Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ NPL 8 km
5
JulOFF SEASON
Muriwai
New Zealand
13 windy days14° water14° air
806 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ AKL 38 km
6
JulOFF SEASON
Bream Bay
Ruakākā · New Zealand
9 windy days15° water15° air
904 km away · Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ WRE 18 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Other kitesurfing spots in New Zealand in July →Where to go kitesurfing in July →Questions
Is July a good time for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater?
July is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater; the best time is January–April, October–December. Outside the windy season, air 7°C.
What is the weather like at Lake Clearwater in July?
Around 7°C by day and -1°C at night, with about 20 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in July?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (13 windy days), Rangiputa (13 windy days) & Opunake (12 windy days).
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