Is October a good time for wingfoiling at Ōakura – Taranaki?
October is one of the best months for wingfoiling at Ōakura – Taranaki. 10 windy days, waves 1.2 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°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: 10 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Waves: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 16°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 20 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 October
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
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Is October a good time for wingfoiling at Ōakura – Taranaki?
October is one of the best months for wingfoiling at Ōakura – Taranaki. 10 windy days, waves 1.2 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°C.
How warm is the water at Ōakura – Taranaki in October?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Ōakura – Taranaki in October?
About 10 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
How big are the waves at Ōakura – Taranaki in October?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Ōakura – Taranaki in October?
Around 16°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 20 rainy days.
Where else can I go wingfoiling in October?
Within 1,500 km: Lake Clearwater (windy season), Nelson – Tāhunanui (windy season) & Auckland – Point Chevalier (5 windy days).
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