Wingfoiling in New Zealand in September
In September the best wingfoiling in New Zealand is at Plimmerton, Foxton Beach & Waikanae Beach.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 12 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 11–13°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 11°C; 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 13°C
- Air: 14°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 25 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 15; a day can have both
When are you planning to go?
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SepPEAK SEASON
Plimmerton
New Zealand
17 windy days13° water14° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ WLG 27 km
2
SepPEAK SEASON
Foxton Beach
New Zealand
12 windy days13° water15° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ PMR 38 km
3
SepPEAK SEASON
Waikanae Beach
New Zealand
11 windy days13° water14° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ WLG 54 km
4
SepPEAK SEASON
New Brighton
Christchurch · New Zealand
5 windy days11° water15° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ CHC 16 km
Averages of the 4 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 wingfoiling in New Zealand in September?
Plimmerton: 17 windy days; Foxton Beach: 12 windy days; Waikanae Beach: 11 windy days.
How warm is the water in New Zealand in September?
11–13°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 11°C; 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 13°C.
Which airport is closest?
Wellington International Airport (WLG), 27 km from Plimmerton; Palmerston North Airport (PMR), 38 km from Foxton Beach; Christchurch International Airport (CHC), 16 km from Christchurch – New Brighton.
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