Is November a good time for kitesurfing at Ōhope Beach?
November is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Ōhope Beach. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 2 windy days, waves 1 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.
Plan your trip to Ōhope BeachEvery 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: 2 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots
- Waves: 1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 14 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 November a good time for kitesurfing at Ōhope Beach?
November is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Ōhope Beach. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 2 windy days, waves 1 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Ōhope Beach in November?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Ōhope Beach in November?
About 2 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 8 knots.
How big are the waves at Ōhope Beach in November?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Ōhope Beach in November?
Around 20°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in November?
Within 1,500 km: Auckland – Point Chevalier (4 windy days), Auckland – Takapuna Beach (6 windy days) & Orewa (7 windy days).
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