Foxton Beach in April
April is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Foxton 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 Foxton 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: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 18°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 11 rainy days
Foxton BeachManawatū-Whanganui, New ZealandIntermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PMR 38 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 Foxton Beach?
April is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Foxton 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. 5 windy days, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 18°C.
How warm is the water at Foxton Beach in April?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Foxton Beach in April?
About 5 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 8 knots.
What is the weather like at Foxton Beach in April?
Around 18°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 11 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).