Waikanae Beach in December
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Waikanae Beach.
Plan your trip to Waikanae BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 7 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots
- Water: 19°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 19°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 21 rainy days
Waikanae BeachWellington (Kāpiti Coast), New ZealandIntermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ WLG 54 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
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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Napier – WestshoreNew Zealand · 224 km away · water 20°C10 windy days4
PapamoaNew Zealand · 369 km away · water 19°C5 windy days5
Foxton BeachNew Zealand · 48 km away · water 18°C7 windy days6
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 217 km away · water 18°C10 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in December →Questions
Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Waikanae Beach?
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Waikanae Beach. 7 windy days, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 19°C.
How warm is the water at Waikanae Beach in December?
About 19°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Waikanae Beach in December?
About 7 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 9 knots.
What is the weather like at Waikanae Beach in December?
Around 19°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 21 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Orewa (7 windy days), Muriwai (8 windy days) & Napier – Westshore (10 windy days).