Is April a good time for kitesurfing at Wellington Point?
April is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Wellington Point; the best time is January–February, October–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 24°C (shorty), air 25°C.
Plan your trip to Wellington PointEvery 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: windy season (local thermal wind)
- Water: 24°C, shorty
- Air: 25°C by day, 18°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 10 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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Within 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 Wellington Point?
April is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Wellington Point; the best time is January–February, October–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 24°C (shorty), air 25°C.
How warm is the water at Wellington Point in April?
About 24°C: shorty.
What is the weather like at Wellington Point in April?
Around 25°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Nouméa – Anse Vata (15 windy days), Redcliffe – Queens Beach North (windy season) & Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands (calm).
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