Is March a good time for kitesurfing at Auckland – Takapuna Beach?
March 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 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 22°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: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 22°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 10 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 March a good time for kitesurfing at Auckland – Takapuna Beach?
March 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 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 22°C.
How warm is the water at Auckland – Takapuna Beach in March?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Auckland – Takapuna Beach in March?
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 March?
Around 22°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in March?
Within 1,500 km: Nelson – Tāhunanui (windy season), Orewa (6 windy days) & Ruakākā – Bream Bay (6 windy days).
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