Opunake in October
October is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Opunake.
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: 20 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 14 knots
- Waves: 2.4 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, 19 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).
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Where to go kitesurfing in October →Questions
Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Opunake?
October is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Opunake. 20 windy days, waves 2.4 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°C.
How warm is the water at Opunake in October?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Opunake in October?
About 20 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 14 knots.
How big are the waves at Opunake in October?
About 2.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Opunake in October?
Around 16°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 19 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: Orewa (10 windy days), Muriwai (13 windy days) & Papamoa (9 windy days).