Is April a good time for kitesurfing at Ōhope Beach?
April is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Ōhope Beach; the best time is January–March, October–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 2 windy days, waves 1.1 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 20°C.
Plan your trip to Ōhope BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 2 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 7 knots
- Waves: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: 24 sunny days, 12 rainy days
Windy 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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Is April a good time for kitesurfing at Ōhope Beach?
April is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Ōhope Beach; the best time is January–March, October–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 2 windy days, waves 1.1 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Ōhope Beach in April?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Ōhope Beach in April?
About 2 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 7 knots.
How big are the waves at Ōhope Beach in April?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Ōhope Beach in April?
Around 20°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 12 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Nelson – Tāhunanui (windy season), Lake Clearwater (windy season) & Rangiputa (13 windy days).
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