Is July a good time for kitesurfing at Auckland – Takapuna Beach?
July is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Auckland – Takapuna Beach; 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. 9 windy days, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°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: 9 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 15°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: 23 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 July a good time for kitesurfing at Auckland – Takapuna Beach?
July is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Auckland – Takapuna Beach; 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. 9 windy days, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Auckland – Takapuna Beach in July?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Auckland – Takapuna Beach in July?
About 9 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 10 knots.
What is the weather like at Auckland – Takapuna Beach in July?
Around 15°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 23 sunny and 13 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in July?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (13 windy days), Rangiputa (13 windy days) & Opunake (12 windy days).
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