New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach in April
April is outside the best season for kitesurfing at New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach; the best time is January–March, September–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 8 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots
- Waves: 2.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 19°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 24 sunny days, 12 rainy days
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachTaranaki, New ZealandBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 8 kmWindy 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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Where to go kitesurfing in April →Questions
Is April a good time for kitesurfing at New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach?
April is outside the best season for kitesurfing at New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach; the best time is January–March, September–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 8 windy days, waves 2.1 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 19°C.
How warm is the water at New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach in April?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach in April?
About 8 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 10 knots.
How big are the waves at New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach in April?
About 2.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach in April?
Around 19°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 12 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Rangiputa (13 windy days), Ahipara (10 windy days) & Orewa (9 windy days).