New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach in July
July is a fair month 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: 12 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Waves: 2.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 14°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: 23 sunny days, 14 rainy days
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachTaranaki, New ZealandBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ 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 July →Questions
Is July a good time for kitesurfing at New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach?
July is a fair month 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. 12 windy days, waves 2.6 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
How warm is the water at New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach in July?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach in July?
About 12 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
How big are the waves at New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach in July?
About 2.6 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach in July?
Around 14°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 23 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in July?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (13 windy days), Rangiputa (13 windy days) & Opunake (12 windy days).