Best Time to Ride · Aramoana vs Porpoise Bay
Aramoana vs Porpoise Bay: which is better for surfing?
Aramoana or Porpoise Bay? Month by month: windy days, waves and water temperature side by side, from years of weather data.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Porpoise Bay has bigger waves in 4 of 12 months.
- Porpoise Bay has warmer water in 4 of 12 months.
- Best months at Aramoana: June–September.
- Best months at Porpoise Bay: July–September.
- 157 km apart.
BestJun–Sep
Aramoana
New Zealand
Intermediate and up · 11°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ DUD 43 km
Wave height per month (m, average daily max)
JFMAMJJASOND0.60.70.711.31.41.51.51.41.110.8
Water temperature per month (°C)
JFMAMJJASOND151515141311111011111214
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BestJul–Sep
Porpoise Bay
New Zealand
Beginner-friendly · 10°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ IVC 66 km
Wave height per month (m, average daily max)
JFMAMJJASOND0.60.60.911.21.41.51.61.61.310.8
Water temperature per month (°C)
JFMAMJJASOND161615141311101011121314
Best time to go →Wave height: average daily maximum. Water: average sea surface temperature.