Opunake in November
November 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: 13 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 13 knots
- Waves: 2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 17°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 17 rainy days
OpunakeTaranaki, New ZealandIntermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ 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 November
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Napier – WestshoreNew Zealand · 259 km away · water 18°C8 windy days4
PapamoaNew Zealand · 288 km away · water 17°C5 windy days5
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 51 km away · water 17°C11 windy days6
Foxton BeachNew Zealand · 161 km away · water 16°C7 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in November →Questions
Is November a good time for kitesurfing at Opunake?
November is a fair month for kitesurfing at Opunake; the best time is September–October. 13 windy days, waves 2 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 17°C.
How warm is the water at Opunake in November?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Opunake in November?
About 13 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 13 knots.
How big are the waves at Opunake in November?
About 2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Opunake in November?
Around 17°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 17 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in November?
Within 1,500 km: Orewa (7 windy days), Muriwai (8 windy days) & Napier – Westshore (8 windy days).