Is March a good time for wingfoiling at Ōakura – Taranaki?
March is one of the best months for wingfoiling at Ōakura – Taranaki. 6 windy days, waves 0.9 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 20°C.
Plan your trip to Ōakura – TaranakiEvery 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: 6 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots
- Waves: 0.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 19°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 28 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).
Best time to go →Other spots for wingfoiling in March
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
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Is March a good time for wingfoiling at Ōakura – Taranaki?
March is one of the best months for wingfoiling at Ōakura – Taranaki. 6 windy days, waves 0.9 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Ōakura – Taranaki in March?
About 19°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Ōakura – Taranaki in March?
About 6 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 9 knots.
How big are the waves at Ōakura – Taranaki in March?
About 0.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Ōakura – Taranaki in March?
Around 20°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 12 rainy days.
Where else can I go wingfoiling in March?
Within 1,500 km: Orewa (6 windy days), Auckland – Point Chevalier (3 windy days) & Auckland – Takapuna Beach (5 windy days).
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