Is September a good time for kitesurfing at Maketū?
September 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. 8 windy days, waves 1.4 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°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: 8 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots
- Waves: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 16°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 12 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 September a good time for kitesurfing at Maketū?
September 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. 8 windy days, waves 1.4 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°C.
How warm is the water at Maketū in September?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Maketū in September?
About 8 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 10 knots.
How big are the waves at Maketū in September?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Maketū in September?
Around 16°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 12 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in September?
Within 1,500 km: Nelson – Tāhunanui (windy season), New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach (16 windy days) & Foxton Beach (12 windy days).
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