Orewa in May
May is a fair month for kitesurfing at Orewa; the best time is January–April, October–December.
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: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 17°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 13 rainy days
OrewaAuckland (Hibiscus Coast), New ZealandBeginner-friendly · 4/3 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 May
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RangiputaNew Zealand · 229 km away · water 18°C11 windy days2
AhiparaNew Zealand · 211 km away · water 18°C10 windy days3
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 278 km away · water 17°C10 windy days4
OpunakeNew Zealand · 328 km away · water 17°C10 windy days5
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 36 km away · water 17°C10 windy days6
PlimmertonNew Zealand · 500 km away · water 16°C9 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Orewa?
May is a fair month for kitesurfing at Orewa; the best time is January–April, October–December. 7 windy days, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 17°C.
How warm is the water at Orewa in May?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Orewa in May?
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 May?
Around 17°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 13 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).