Is February a good time for kitesurfing at Maketū?
February is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Maketū. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 4 windy days, waves 0.7 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 23°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 9 knots
- Waves: 0.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 22°C, shorty
- Air: 23°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: 24 sunny days, 15 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 February a good time for kitesurfing at Maketū?
February is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Maketū. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 4 windy days, waves 0.7 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 23°C.
How warm is the water at Maketū in February?
About 22°C: shorty.
How windy is Maketū in February?
About 4 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 9 knots.
How big are the waves at Maketū in February?
About 0.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Maketū in February?
Around 23°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 15 rainy days.
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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