Opunake in July
July is a fair month for kitesurfing at Opunake; the best time is September–October.
Plan your trip to OpunakeEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 12 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 12 knots
- Waves: 2.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 14°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 23 sunny days, 17 rainy days
OpunakeTaranaki, New ZealandIntermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ NPL 57 kmWindy 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 kitesurfing in July
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RangiputaNew Zealand · 512 km away · water 15°C13 windy days3
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 51 km away · water 15°C12 windy days4
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 296 km away · water 14°C13 windy days5
OrewaNew Zealand · 328 km away · water 15°C9 windy days6
PlimmertonNew Zealand · 200 km away · water 13°C10 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in July →Questions
Is July a good time for kitesurfing at Opunake?
July is a fair month for kitesurfing at Opunake; the best time is September–October. 12 windy days, waves 2.4 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
How warm is the water at Opunake in July?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Opunake in July?
About 12 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 12 knots.
How big are the waves at Opunake in July?
About 2.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Opunake in July?
Around 14°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 23 sunny and 17 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in July?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (13 windy days), Rangiputa (13 windy days) & New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach (12 windy days).