Is November a good time for kitesurfing at Ōreti Beach?
November is a good month for kitesurfing at Ōreti Beach (best: September–October). 13 windy days, waves 1.1 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°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: 13 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 12 knots
- Waves: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 16°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 16 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 November a good time for kitesurfing at Ōreti Beach?
November is a good month for kitesurfing at Ōreti Beach (best: September–October). 13 windy days, waves 1.1 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°C.
How warm is the water at Ōreti Beach in November?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Ōreti Beach in November?
About 13 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 12 knots.
How big are the waves at Ōreti Beach in November?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Ōreti Beach in November?
Around 16°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 16 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in November?
Within 1,500 km: Auckland – Point Chevalier (4 windy days), Auckland – Takapuna Beach (6 windy days) & Nelson – Tāhunanui (windy season).
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