Is April a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui?
April is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 18°C.
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In short
- Wind: windy season (local thermal wind)
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 18°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: 24 sunny days, 9 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).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in April
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AprPEAK SEASON
Lake Clearwater
New Zealand
windy season15° air
314 km away · Intermediate and up · ✈ TIU 79 km
2
AprGOOD
Rangiputa
New Zealand
13 windy days20° water21° air
712 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ KAT 21 km
3
AprGOOD
Ahipara
New Zealand
10 windy days20° water20° air
680 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ KAT 16 km
4
AprOFF SEASON
Orewa
New Zealand
9 windy days20° water20° air
537 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 48 km
5
AprOFF SEASON
Muriwai
New Zealand
10 windy days19° water19° air
505 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 38 km
6
AprOFF SEASON
Opunake
New Zealand
10 windy days18° water18° air
209 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 57 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Other kitesurfing spots in New Zealand in April →Where to go kitesurfing in April →Questions
Is April a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui?
April is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 18°C.
How warm is the water at Nelson – Tāhunanui in April?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
What is the weather like at Nelson – Tāhunanui in April?
Around 18°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 9 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Lake Clearwater (windy season), Rangiputa (13 windy days) & Ahipara (10 windy days).
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