Windsurfing in New Zealand in April
In April the best windsurfing in New Zealand is at Wellington – Evans Bay, Rangiputa & Ōakura – Taranaki.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 9 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 17–20°C, 4/3 wetsuit at 17–18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19–20°C
- Air: 19°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 24 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 13; a day can have both
- For beginners: Rangiputa, Ōakura – Taranaki & Auckland – Waitematā Harbour.
When are you planning to go?
1
AprGOOD
Evans Bay
Wellington · New Zealand
14 windy days17° water17° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ WLG 3 km
2
AprGOOD
Rangiputa
New Zealand
13 windy days20° water21° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ KAT 21 km
3
AprPEAK SEASON
Taranaki
Ōakura · New Zealand
8 windy days18° water19° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 23 km
4
AprPEAK SEASON
Waitematā Harbour
Auckland · New Zealand
8 windy days19° water20° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 19 km
5
AprPEAK SEASON
Waikanae Beach
New Zealand
5 windy days17° water17° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ WLG 54 km
Averages of the 5 spots on this page. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Questions
Where to go windsurfing in New Zealand in April?
Wellington – Evans Bay: 14 windy days; Rangiputa: 13 windy days; Ōakura – Taranaki: 8 windy days.
How warm is the water in New Zealand in April?
17–20°C: 4/3 wetsuit at 17–18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19–20°C.
Where can beginners go windsurfing in April?
Good spots for beginners this month: Rangiputa, Ōakura – Taranaki & Auckland – Waitematā Harbour.
Which airport is closest?
Wellington International Airport (WLG), 3 km from Wellington – Evans Bay; Kaitaia Airport (KAT), 21 km from Rangiputa; New Plymouth Airport (NPL), 23 km from Ōakura – Taranaki.
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