Kitesurfing in New Zealand in March
In March the best kitesurfing in New Zealand is at Plimmerton, New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach & Napier – Westshore.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 7 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 18–21°C, 4/3 wetsuit at 18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19–21°C
- Air: 20°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 27 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 10; a day can have both
- For beginners: New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach, Orewa & Ahipara.
When are you planning to go?
1
MarGOOD
Plimmerton
New Zealand
12 windy days18° water19° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ WLG 27 km
2
MarPEAK SEASON
Fitzroy Beach
New Plymouth · New Zealand
9 windy days19° water20° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 8 km
3
MarPEAK SEASON
Westshore
Napier · New Zealand
8 windy days20° water21° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ NPE 3 km
4
MarPEAK SEASON
Muriwai
New Zealand
7 windy days20° water21° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 38 km
5
MarPEAK SEASON
Foxton Beach
New Zealand
6 windy days19° water20° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ PMR 38 km
6
MarPEAK SEASON
Orewa
New Zealand
6 windy days21° water22° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 48 km
7
MarPEAK SEASON
Ahipara
New Zealand
6 windy days20° water22° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ KAT 16 km
8
MarPEAK SEASON
Waikanae Beach
New Zealand
6 windy days19° water19° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ WLG 54 km
9
MarPEAK SEASON
New Brighton
Christchurch · New Zealand
6 windy days19° air
Intermediate and up · ✈ CHC 16 km
10
MarPEAK SEASON
Waitematā Harbour
Auckland · New Zealand
5 windy days21° water22° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 19 km
11
MarPEAK SEASON
Papamoa
New Zealand
3 windy days21° water21° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TRG 9 km
Averages of the 11 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 kitesurfing in New Zealand in March?
Plimmerton: 12 windy days; New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach: 9 windy days; Napier – Westshore: 8 windy days.
How warm is the water in New Zealand in March?
18–21°C: 4/3 wetsuit at 18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19–21°C.
Where can beginners go kitesurfing in March?
Good spots for beginners this month: New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach, Orewa & Ahipara.
Which airport is closest?
Wellington International Airport (WLG), 27 km from Plimmerton; New Plymouth Airport (NPL), 8 km from New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach; Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE), 3 km from Napier – Westshore.
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