Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Auckland – Takapuna Beach?
October 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. 7 windy days, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 18°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: 7 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Water: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 18°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: 27 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).
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Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
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Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Auckland – Takapuna Beach?
October 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. 7 windy days, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 18°C.
How warm is the water at Auckland – Takapuna Beach in October?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Auckland – Takapuna Beach in October?
About 7 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
What is the weather like at Auckland – Takapuna Beach in October?
Around 18°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 16 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: Auckland – Point Chevalier (5 windy days), Orewa (10 windy days) & Ruakākā – Bream Bay (8 windy days).
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