Waikanae Beach in May
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Waikanae Beach; the best time is January–April, September–December.
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: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 15°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: 23 sunny days, 13 rainy days
Waikanae BeachWellington (Kāpiti Coast), New ZealandIntermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ WLG 54 kmWindy 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).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in May
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RangiputaNew Zealand · 683 km away · water 18°C11 windy days2
AhiparaNew Zealand · 655 km away · water 18°C10 windy days3
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 217 km away · water 17°C10 windy days4
OpunakeNew Zealand · 185 km away · water 17°C10 windy days5
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 452 km away · water 17°C10 windy days6
PlimmertonNew Zealand · 27 km away · water 16°C9 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Waikanae Beach?
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Waikanae Beach; the best time is January–April, September–December. 5 windy days, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Waikanae Beach in May?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Waikanae Beach in May?
About 5 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 8 knots.
What is the weather like at Waikanae Beach in May?
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 May?
Within 1,500 km: Rangiputa (11 windy days), Ahipara (10 windy days) & New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach (10 windy days).