Is February a good time for kitesurfing at Auckland – Takapuna Beach?
February is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Auckland – Takapuna Beach. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 5 windy days, water 23°C (shorty), air 23°C.
Plan your trip to Auckland – Takapuna BeachEvery 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: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots
- Water: 23°C, shorty
- Air: 23°C by day, 18°C at night
- Weather: 26 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 February a good time for kitesurfing at Auckland – Takapuna Beach?
February is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Auckland – Takapuna Beach. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 5 windy days, water 23°C (shorty), air 23°C.
How warm is the water at Auckland – Takapuna Beach in February?
About 23°C: shorty.
How windy is Auckland – Takapuna Beach in February?
About 5 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 9 knots.
What is the weather like at Auckland – Takapuna Beach in February?
Around 23°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 13 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in February?
Within 1,500 km: Nelson – Tāhunanui (windy season), Auckland – Point Chevalier (3 windy days) & Orewa (6 windy days).
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