Parawing in New Zealand in March
In March the best parawing in New Zealand is at Plimmerton, Napier – Westshore & Muriwai.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 6 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, 13°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 27 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 10; a day can have both
- For beginners: Orewa, Papamoa & Lake Taupō – Acacia Bay.
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
Westshore
Napier · New Zealand
8 windy days20° water21° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ NPE 3 km
3
MarPEAK SEASON
Muriwai
New Zealand
7 windy days20° water21° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 38 km
4
MarPEAK SEASON
Foxton Beach
New Zealand
6 windy days19° water20° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ PMR 38 km
5
MarPEAK SEASON
Orewa
New Zealand
6 windy days21° water22° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 48 km
6
MarPEAK SEASON
Waikanae Beach
New Zealand
6 windy days19° water19° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ WLG 54 km
7
MarPEAK SEASON
New Brighton
Christchurch · New Zealand
6 windy days19° air
Intermediate and up · ✈ CHC 16 km
8
MarPEAK SEASON
Papamoa
New Zealand
3 windy days21° water21° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TRG 9 km
9
MarPEAK SEASON
Acacia Bay
Lake Taupō · New Zealand
2 windy days19° air
Beginner-friendly · ✈ TUO 6 km
Averages of the 9 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 parawing in New Zealand in March?
Plimmerton: 12 windy days; Napier – Westshore: 8 windy days; Muriwai: 7 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 parawing in March?
Good spots for beginners this month: Orewa, Papamoa & Lake Taupō – Acacia Bay.
Which airport is closest?
Wellington International Airport (WLG), 27 km from Plimmerton; Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE), 3 km from Napier – Westshore; Auckland International Airport (AKL), 38 km from Muriwai.
