Foxton Beach
Foxton Beach, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Sports: Kitesurfing, Wingfoiling, Windsurfing, Parawing
Best time to go: October
Foxton Beach is a small settlement at the mouth of the Manawatū River on the west coast of the lower North Island. The coast here is exposed to the strong north-westerly and westerly winds that funnel towards Cook Strait, making it one of the windiest kite spots in the region. The open beach gives waves and chop for wave riding, while the estuary inside the river bar offers flatter water on the right tide.
The beach is wide and sandy, and vehicles are allowed on parts of it. Currents at the river mouth are strong, especially on the outgoing tide, so stay clear of the channel. The estuary is an important bird habitat with protected areas. Facilities in the village are limited.
Month by month at Foxton Beach
- January: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots, waves 1.5 m, water 19°C, air 22°C (nights 14°C), 28 sunny days, 11 rainy days
- February: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots, waves 1.6 m, water 20°C, air 22°C (nights 14°C), 25 sunny days, 9 rainy days
- March: 6 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots, waves 1.7 m, water 19°C, air 20°C (nights 12°C), 28 sunny days, 9 rainy days
- April: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots, waves 1.7 m, water 18°C, air 18°C (nights 11°C), 25 sunny days, 11 rainy days
- May: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots, waves 1.8 m, water 16°C, air 16°C (nights 8°C), 25 sunny days, 11 rainy days
- June: 8 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots, waves 2.1 m, water 14°C, air 14°C (nights 8°C), 21 sunny days, 15 rainy days
- July: 8 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots, waves 2 m, water 13°C, air 13°C (nights 6°C), 22 sunny days, 15 rainy days
- August: 8 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots, waves 2.1 m, water 13°C, air 13°C (nights 6°C), 23 sunny days, 14 rainy days
- September: 12 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots, waves 2.5 m, water 13°C, air 15°C (nights 8°C), 25 sunny days, 15 rainy days
- October: 14 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 12 knots, waves 2.2 m, water 15°C, air 16°C (nights 9°C), 27 sunny days, 18 rainy days
- November: 7 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots, waves 1.8 m, water 16°C, air 18°C (nights 12°C), 27 sunny days, 13 rainy days
- December: 7 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots, waves 1.8 m, water 18°C, air 20°C (nights 14°C), 28 sunny days, 16 rainy days
When is the best time to go kitesurfing, wingfoiling, windsurfing & parawing at Foxton Beach?
October, when it is windy most often.
How warm is the water at Foxton Beach?
13°C to 20°C over the year: a 3/2 full suit in the warmest month, a 5/4 with hood, boots and gloves in the coolest.
How windy is Foxton Beach?
About 88 days a year with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime, most in October.
Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Spots near Foxton Beach
- Waikanae Beach (48 km)
- Plimmerton (75 km)
- Wellington – Lyall Bay (103 km)
- Opunake (161 km)
- Napier – Westshore (182 km)
- Taranaki – Stent Road (184 km)
- New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach (184 km)
- Nelson – Rabbit Island (196 km)
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