Kaikōura – Mangamaunu in October
October is a good month for surfing at Kaikōura – Mangamaunu (best: June–July).
Plan your trip to Kaikōura – MangamaunuEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 12°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 17°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 13 rainy days
Kaikōura – MangamaunuCanterbury (Kaikōura), New ZealandIntermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ BHE 88 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in October
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AhiparaNew Zealand · 795 km away · water 16°C2.4 m waves2
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 611 km away · water 16°C2.1 m waves3
PihaNew Zealand · 598 km away · water 16°C2.1 m waves4
Raglan – Manu BayNew Zealand · 506 km away · water 16°C2.4 m waves5
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 364 km away · water 15°C2.4 m waves6
Taranaki – Stent RoadNew Zealand · 342 km away · water 15°C2.4 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in October →Questions
Is October a good time for surfing at Kaikōura – Mangamaunu?
October is a good month for surfing at Kaikōura – Mangamaunu (best: June–July). Waves 2 m, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 17°C.
How warm is the water at Kaikōura – Mangamaunu in October?
About 12°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How big are the waves at Kaikōura – Mangamaunu in October?
About 2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Kaikōura – Mangamaunu in October?
Around 17°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 13 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (2.4 m waves), Muriwai (2.1 m waves) & Piha (2.1 m waves).