Is February a good time for kitesurfing at Ōreti Beach?
February is a fair month for kitesurfing at Ōreti Beach; the best time is September–October. 8 windy days, waves 0.7 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 18°C.
Plan your trip to Ōreti 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: 8 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots
- Waves: 0.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 18°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: 25 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 February a good time for kitesurfing at Ōreti Beach?
February is a fair month for kitesurfing at Ōreti Beach; the best time is September–October. 8 windy days, waves 0.7 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 18°C.
How warm is the water at Ōreti Beach in February?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Ōreti Beach in February?
About 8 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 10 knots.
How big are the waves at Ōreti Beach in February?
About 0.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Ōreti Beach in February?
Around 18°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in February?
Within 1,500 km: Nelson – Tāhunanui (windy season), Auckland – Point Chevalier (3 windy days) & Auckland – Takapuna Beach (5 windy days).
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