Opunake in September
September 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: 19 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 14 knots
- Waves: 2.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 14°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 20 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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AhiparaNew Zealand · 481 km away · water 15°C12 windy days6
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 296 km away · water 15°C14 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in September →Questions
Is September a good time for kitesurfing at Opunake?
September is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Opunake. 19 windy days, waves 2.8 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
How warm is the water at Opunake in September?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Opunake in September?
About 19 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 14 knots.
How big are the waves at Opunake in September?
About 2.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Opunake in September?
Around 14°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 20 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in September?
Within 1,500 km: New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach (16 windy days), Foxton Beach (12 windy days) & Plimmerton (17 windy days).