Is March a good time for kitesurfing at Maketū?
March 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 0.8 m, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 22°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: 0.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 22°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 28 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 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Is March a good time for kitesurfing at Maketū?
March 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 0.8 m, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 22°C.
How warm is the water at Maketū in March?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Maketū in March?
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 March?
About 0.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Maketū in March?
Around 22°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 28 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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