Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Maketū?
October 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. 9 windy days, waves 1.2 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 18°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: 9 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots
- Waves: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 18°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 10 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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Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
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Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Maketū?
October 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. 9 windy days, waves 1.2 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 18°C.
How warm is the water at Maketū in October?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Maketū in October?
About 9 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 10 knots.
How big are the waves at Maketū in October?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Maketū in October?
Around 18°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: Auckland – Point Chevalier (5 windy days), Auckland – Takapuna Beach (7 windy days) & Orewa (10 windy days).
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