Foxton Beach in March
March is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Foxton Beach. 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: 6 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots
- Water: 19°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 9 rainy days
Foxton BeachManawatū-Whanganui, New ZealandIntermediate and up · 3/2 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 March →Questions
Is March a good time for kitesurfing at Foxton Beach?
March is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Foxton Beach. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 6 windy days, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Foxton Beach in March?
About 19°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Foxton Beach in March?
About 6 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 March?
Around 20°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 9 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in March?
Within 1,500 km: Orewa (6 windy days), Papamoa (3 windy days) & Muriwai (7 windy days).