Is June a good time for surfing at Colac Bay / Ōraka?
June is one of the best months for surfing at Colac Bay / Ōraka. Waves 1.5 m, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 11°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: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 12°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 11°C by day, 5°C at night
- Weather: 16 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 June
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Ahipara
New Zealand
2.4 m waves17° water17° air
1321 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ KAT 16 km
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Piha
New Zealand
2 m waves16° water16° air
1179 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 29 km
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Manu Bay
Raglan · New Zealand
2.4 m waves16° water15° air
1107 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ HLZ 46 km
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Stent Road
Taranaki · New Zealand
2.4 m waves16° water15° air
927 km away · Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 43 km
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Fitzroy Beach
New Plymouth · New Zealand
2.4 m waves16° water15° air
959 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 8 km
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Muriwai
New Zealand
2 m waves16° water15° air
1190 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 38 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in New Zealand in June →Where to go surfing in June →Questions
Is June a good time for surfing at Colac Bay / Ōraka?
June is one of the best months for surfing at Colac Bay / Ōraka. Waves 1.5 m, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 11°C.
How warm is the water at Colac Bay / Ōraka in June?
About 12°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How big are the waves at Colac Bay / Ōraka in June?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Colac Bay / Ōraka in June?
Around 11°C by day and 5°C at night, with about 16 sunny and 16 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in June?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (2.4 m waves), Piha (2 m waves) & Raglan – Manu Bay (2.4 m waves).
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