Is March a good time for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater?
March is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater. Windy season (local thermal wind), air 17°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: windy season (local thermal wind)
- Air: 17°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 9 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 March
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MarPEAK SEASON
Tāhunanui
Nelson · New Zealand
windy season20° water21° air
314 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ NSN 2 km
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MarGOOD
Orewa
New Zealand
6 windy days21° water22° air
840 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 48 km
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MarGOOD
Bream Bay
Ruakākā · New Zealand
6 windy days21° water22° air
904 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ WRE 18 km
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MarGOOD
Point Chevalier
Auckland · New Zealand
3 windy days21° water22° air
812 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 19 km
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MarGOOD
Takapuna Beach
Auckland · New Zealand
5 windy days21° water22° air
821 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 25 km
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MarGOOD
Maketū
New Zealand
4 windy days21° water22° air
794 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TRG 25 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Other kitesurfing spots in New Zealand in March →Where to go kitesurfing in March →Questions
Is March a good time for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater?
March is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater. Windy season (local thermal wind), air 17°C.
What is the weather like at Lake Clearwater in March?
Around 17°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 9 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in March?
Within 1,500 km: Nelson – Tāhunanui (windy season), Orewa (6 windy days) & Ruakākā – Bream Bay (6 windy days).
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