Opunake in April
April is a fair month for kitesurfing at Opunake; the best time is September–October.
Plan your trip to OpunakeEvery 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: 10 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Waves: 2.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 18°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 24 sunny days, 13 rainy days
OpunakeTaranaki, New ZealandIntermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 57 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).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in April
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OrewaNew Zealand · 328 km away · water 20°C9 windy days4
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PlimmertonNew Zealand · 200 km away · water 17°C10 windy days6
Auckland – Waitematā HarbourNew Zealand · 302 km away · water 19°C8 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in April →Questions
Is April a good time for kitesurfing at Opunake?
April is a fair month for kitesurfing at Opunake; the best time is September–October. 10 windy days, waves 2.1 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 18°C.
How warm is the water at Opunake in April?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Opunake in April?
About 10 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
How big are the waves at Opunake in April?
About 2.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Opunake in April?
Around 18°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 13 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).