Is July a good time for kitesurfing at Ōreti Beach?
July is a fair month for kitesurfing at Ōreti Beach; the best time is September–October. 8 windy days, waves 1.5 m, water 10°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 10°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 9 knots
- Waves: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 10°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 10°C by day, 4°C at night
- Weather: 15 sunny days, 15 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 July a good time for kitesurfing at Ōreti Beach?
July is a fair month for kitesurfing at Ōreti Beach; the best time is September–October. 8 windy days, waves 1.5 m, water 10°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 10°C.
How warm is the water at Ōreti Beach in July?
About 10°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How windy is Ōreti Beach in July?
About 8 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 9 knots.
How big are the waves at Ōreti Beach in July?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Ōreti Beach in July?
Around 10°C by day and 4°C at night, with about 15 sunny and 15 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in July?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (13 windy days), Rangiputa (13 windy days) & Opunake (12 windy days).
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