Is September a good time for kitesurfing at Wainui Bay – Golden Bay?
September is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Wainui Bay – Golden Bay. 9 windy days, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°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: 9 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots
- Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 15°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 25 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 September a good time for kitesurfing at Wainui Bay – Golden Bay?
September is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Wainui Bay – Golden Bay. 9 windy days, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Wainui Bay – Golden Bay in September?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Wainui Bay – Golden Bay in September?
About 9 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 10 knots.
What is the weather like at Wainui Bay – Golden Bay in September?
Around 15°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 13 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in September?
Within 1,500 km: Nelson – Tāhunanui (windy season), New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach (16 windy days) & Foxton Beach (12 windy days).
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