Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Maketū?
August is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Maketū; the best time is January–March, October–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 4 windy days, waves 1.5 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
Plan your trip to MaketūEvery 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: 4 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots
- Waves: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 15°C by day, 7°C at night
- Weather: 26 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 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Maketū?
August is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Maketū; the best time is January–March, October–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 4 windy days, waves 1.5 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Maketū in August?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Maketū in August?
About 4 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 8 knots.
How big are the waves at Maketū in August?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Maketū in August?
Around 15°C by day and 7°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Opunake (14 windy days), Plimmerton (15 windy days) & Rangiputa (11 windy days).
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