Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Ruakākā – Bream Bay?
October 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. 8 windy days, waves 1.1 m, water 16°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: 8 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Waves: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 18°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 13 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 October a good time for kitesurfing at Ruakākā – Bream Bay?
October 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. 8 windy days, waves 1.1 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 18°C.
How warm is the water at Ruakākā – Bream Bay in October?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Ruakākā – Bream Bay in October?
About 8 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
How big are the waves at Ruakākā – Bream Bay in October?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Ruakākā – Bream Bay in October?
Around 18°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 13 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: Auckland – Point Chevalier (5 windy days), Auckland – Takapuna Beach (7 windy days) & Orewa (10 windy days).
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