Napier – Westshore in February
February is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Napier – Westshore. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to Napier – WestshoreEvery 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: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots
- Water: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 23°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: 22 sunny days, 10 rainy days
Napier – WestshoreHawke's Bay, New ZealandIntermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ NPE 3 kmWindy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Where to go kitesurfing in February →Questions
Is February a good time for kitesurfing at Napier – Westshore?
February is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Napier – Westshore. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 5 windy days, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 23°C.
How warm is the water at Napier – Westshore in February?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Napier – Westshore in February?
About 5 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 9 knots.
What is the weather like at Napier – Westshore in February?
Around 23°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 22 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in February?
Within 1,500 km: Orewa (6 windy days), Muriwai (6 windy days) & Papamoa (3 windy days).