Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Ōreti Beach?
May is a fair month for kitesurfing at Ōreti Beach; the best time is September–October. 10 windy days, waves 1.2 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 13°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: 10 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots
- Waves: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 13°C by day, 7°C at night
- Weather: 16 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 May a good time for kitesurfing at Ōreti Beach?
May is a fair month for kitesurfing at Ōreti Beach; the best time is September–October. 10 windy days, waves 1.2 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 13°C.
How warm is the water at Ōreti Beach in May?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Ōreti Beach in May?
About 10 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 May?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Ōreti Beach in May?
Around 13°C by day and 7°C at night, with about 16 sunny and 15 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Rangiputa (11 windy days), Ahipara (10 windy days) & New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach (10 windy days).
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