Is November a good time for surfing at Karamea?
November is a fair month for surfing at Karamea; the best time is July–August. Waves 0.9 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 17°C.
Plan your trip to KarameaEvery 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: 0.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 17°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 22 sunny days, 20 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 November
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Ahipara
New Zealand
2 m waves18° water19° air
682 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ KAT 16 km
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NovGOOD
Manu Bay
Raglan · New Zealand
2 m waves18° water18° air
446 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ HLZ 46 km
3
NovGOOD
Opunake
New Zealand
2 m waves16° water17° air
248 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 57 km
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NovGOOD
Lyall Bay
Wellington · New Zealand
2 m waves15° water17° air
226 km away · Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ WLG 1 km
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NovGOOD
Stent Road
Taranaki · New Zealand
1.9 m waves17° water18° air
265 km away · Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 43 km
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NovGOOD
Fitzroy Beach
New Plymouth · New Zealand
1.9 m waves17° water18° air
298 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 8 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in November →Questions
Is November a good time for surfing at Karamea?
November is a fair month for surfing at Karamea; the best time is July–August. Waves 0.9 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 17°C.
How warm is the water at Karamea in November?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Karamea in November?
About 0.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Karamea in November?
Around 17°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 22 sunny and 20 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in November?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (2 m waves), Raglan – Manu Bay (2 m waves) & Opunake (2 m waves).
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