Orewa in December
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Orewa. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to OrewaEvery 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: 7 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots
- Water: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 22°C by day, 15°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 15 rainy days
OrewaAuckland (Hibiscus Coast), New ZealandBeginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 48 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).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in December
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Napier – WestshoreNew Zealand · 370 km away · water 20°C10 windy days3
PapamoaNew Zealand · 188 km away · water 19°C5 windy days4
Foxton BeachNew Zealand · 433 km away · water 18°C7 windy days5
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 278 km away · water 18°C10 windy days6
Nelson – Rabbit IslandNew Zealand · 537 km away · water 20°C15 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in December →Questions
Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Orewa?
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Orewa. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 7 windy days, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 22°C.
How warm is the water at Orewa in December?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Orewa in December?
About 7 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 10 knots.
What is the weather like at Orewa in December?
Around 22°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 15 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Muriwai (8 windy days), Napier – Westshore (10 windy days) & Papamoa (5 windy days).