Is April a good time for surfing at Colac Bay / Ōraka?
April is a fair month for surfing at Colac Bay / Ōraka; the best time is June–August. Waves 1 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
Plan your trip to Colac Bay / ŌrakaEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 15°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 19 sunny days, 16 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in April
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AprGOOD
Ahipara
New Zealand
2.3 m waves20° water20° air
1321 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ KAT 16 km
2
AprGOOD
Manu Bay
Raglan · New Zealand
2.2 m waves19° water19° air
1107 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ HLZ 46 km
3
AprGOOD
Wainui Beach
Gisborne · New Zealand
2.2 m waves19° water20° air
1192 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ GIS 9 km
4
AprGOOD
Fitzroy Beach
New Plymouth · New Zealand
2.1 m waves18° water19° air
959 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 8 km
5
AprGOOD
Stent Road
Taranaki · New Zealand
2.1 m waves18° water18° air
927 km away · Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 43 km
6
AprGOOD
Opunake
New Zealand
2.1 m waves18° water18° air
908 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 57 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in New Zealand in April →Where to go surfing in April →Questions
Is April a good time for surfing at Colac Bay / Ōraka?
April is a fair month for surfing at Colac Bay / Ōraka; the best time is June–August. Waves 1 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Colac Bay / Ōraka in April?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Colac Bay / Ōraka in April?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Colac Bay / Ōraka in April?
Around 15°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 19 sunny and 16 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (2.3 m waves), Raglan – Manu Bay (2.2 m waves) & Gisborne – Wainui Beach (2.2 m waves).
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