Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Ruakākā – Bream Bay?
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Ruakākā – Bream Bay; the best time is January–March, October–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 7 windy days, waves 1.3 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 18°C.
Plan your trip to Ruakākā – Bream BayEvery 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: 7 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots
- Waves: 1.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 18°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 11 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 Ruakākā – Bream Bay?
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Ruakākā – Bream Bay; the best time is January–March, October–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 7 windy days, waves 1.3 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 18°C.
How warm is the water at Ruakākā – Bream Bay in May?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Ruakākā – Bream Bay in May?
About 7 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 10 knots.
How big are the waves at Ruakākā – Bream Bay in May?
About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Ruakākā – Bream Bay in May?
Around 18°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 11 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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