Raumati - Paraparaumu
Also known as: Paraparaumu Beach, Raumati Beach, Kapiti Coast
Kapiti Island, wide sand, sunsets over Tasman
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this Wellington (Kapiti Coast), New Zealand spot - what to expect and when to come.
Frequent Wellington-region winds spring-summer
SW best; W/NW disturbed by Kapiti Island lee (est)
Moderate-good on SW; VERIFY direction
Spring to summer
Low-moderate
Wind shadow/turbulence from Kapiti Island on W/NW; gusty fronts
The water
Small waves nearshore; open beach chop
Shallow shelving nearshore
Approx 12-13 C winter, 17-18 C summer (est)
4/3 most of year, 3/2 mid-summer
Skill & group fit
Beginner to advanced
3 (moderate)
Spread along wide beach
Good; space to launch, family-friendly town
Getting there & schools
Wide beach launch off Paraparaumu/Raumati
Car or train from Wellington; short drive
- (Wellington-region operators nearby)
Cafes, shops, full town amenities
Kapiti Island reserve trips, beach walks, cycling
Moderate; relaxed
Permits & safety
None known
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Rips, driftwood, island wind shadow, boat traffic
Dial 111; Paraparaumu surf club summer patrols
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.