Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Wainui Bay – Golden Bay?
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Wainui Bay – Golden Bay. 10 windy days, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.
Plan your trip to Wainui Bay – Golden BayEvery 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: 10 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 26 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 December a good time for kitesurfing at Wainui Bay – Golden Bay?
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Wainui Bay – Golden Bay. 10 windy days, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Wainui Bay – Golden Bay in December?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Wainui Bay – Golden Bay in December?
About 10 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 9 knots.
What is the weather like at Wainui Bay – Golden Bay in December?
Around 20°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 13 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Nelson – Tāhunanui (windy season), Auckland – Point Chevalier (4 windy days) & Auckland – Takapuna Beach (5 windy days).
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