Is July a good time for surfing at Gisborne – Midway Beach?
July is one of the best months for surfing at Gisborne – Midway Beach. Waves 1.5 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
Plan your trip to Gisborne – Midway BeachEvery 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: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 14°C by day, 6°C at night
- Weather: 20 sunny days, 11 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 July
1
JulPEAK SEASON
Ahipara
New Zealand
2.7 m waves16° water16° air
581 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ KAT 16 km
2
JulPEAK SEASON
Stent Road
Taranaki · New Zealand
2.6 m waves15° water14° air
370 km away · Advanced only · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ NPL 43 km
3
JulGOOD
Piha
New Zealand
2.2 m waves15° water15° air
365 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ AKL 29 km
4
JulPEAK SEASON
Fitzroy Beach
New Plymouth · New Zealand
2.6 m waves15° water14° air
339 km away · Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ NPL 8 km
5
JulPEAK SEASON
Manu Bay
Raglan · New Zealand
2.6 m waves15° water14° air
294 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ HLZ 46 km
6
JulGOOD
Muriwai
New Zealand
2.2 m waves14° water14° air
375 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ AKL 38 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in New Zealand in July →Where to go surfing in July →Questions
Is July a good time for surfing at Gisborne – Midway Beach?
July is one of the best months for surfing at Gisborne – Midway Beach. Waves 1.5 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
How warm is the water at Gisborne – Midway Beach in July?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Gisborne – Midway Beach in July?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Gisborne – Midway Beach in July?
Around 14°C by day and 6°C at night, with about 20 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in July?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (2.7 m waves), Taranaki – Stent Road (2.6 m waves) & Piha (2.2 m waves).
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