Windsurfing in New Zealand in November
In November the best windsurfing in New Zealand is at Nelson – Tāhunanui, Lake Clearwater & Wellington – Evans Bay.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 9 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 15–19°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 15°C; 4/3 wetsuit at 16–18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19°C
- Air: 18°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 15; a day can have both
- For beginners: Nelson – Tāhunanui, Nelson – Rabbit Island & Orewa.
When are you planning to go?
Averages of the 15 spots on this page. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Questions
Where to go windsurfing in New Zealand in November?
Nelson – Tāhunanui: windy season; Lake Clearwater: windy season; Wellington – Evans Bay: 19 windy days.
How warm is the water in New Zealand in November?
15–19°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 15°C; 4/3 wetsuit at 16–18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19°C.
Where can beginners go windsurfing in November?
Good spots for beginners this month: Nelson – Tāhunanui, Nelson – Rabbit Island & Orewa.
Which airport is closest?
Nelson Airport (NSN), 2 km from Nelson – Tāhunanui; Timaru Airport (TIU), 79 km from Lake Clearwater; Wellington International Airport (WLG), 3 km from Wellington – Evans Bay.
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