Is June a good time for kitesurfing at Wainui Bay – Golden Bay?
June is a fair month for kitesurfing at Wainui Bay – Golden Bay; the best time is September–December. 5 windy days, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°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: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 7 knots
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 14°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 21 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 June a good time for kitesurfing at Wainui Bay – Golden Bay?
June is a fair month for kitesurfing at Wainui Bay – Golden Bay; the best time is September–December. 5 windy days, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
How warm is the water at Wainui Bay – Golden Bay in June?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Wainui Bay – Golden Bay in June?
About 5 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 7 knots.
What is the weather like at Wainui Bay – Golden Bay in June?
Around 14°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 21 sunny and 13 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in June?
Within 1,500 km: Opunake (13 windy days), Muriwai (11 windy days) & Ahipara (9 windy days).
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