Is November a good time for kitesurfing at Ruakākā – Bream Bay?
November is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Ruakākā – Bream Bay. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 6 windy days, waves 1 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 21°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: 6 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots
- Waves: 1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 13°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).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in November
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Other kitesurfing spots in New Zealand in November →Where to go kitesurfing in November →Questions
Is November a good time for kitesurfing at Ruakākā – Bream Bay?
November is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Ruakākā – Bream Bay. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 6 windy days, waves 1 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Ruakākā – Bream Bay in November?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Ruakākā – Bream Bay in November?
About 6 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 November?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Ruakākā – Bream Bay in November?
Around 21°C by day and 13°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) & Orewa (7 windy days).
Read more
North Island Surf Road Trip: 3 Weeks in a Motorhome, Coast to Coast7 min read
Tarifa Spain October–November: Wind Frequency, Skill Progression & How Its Windy Days Rank Globally9 min read
How to Plan a 6–12 Week Progression Route from Beginner to Advanced (Sep–Nov): Dakhla, Morocco, and the Atlantic9 min read