Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in August
August is a good month for surfing at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach (best: April–July).
Plan your trip to Mount Maunganui – Main BeachEvery 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: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 15°C by day, 7°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 11 rainy days
Mount Maunganui – Main BeachBay of Plenty, New ZealandBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ TRG 5 kmWave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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AhiparaNew Zealand · 385 km away · water 15°C2.4 m waves2
Taranaki – Stent RoadNew Zealand · 275 km away · water 14°C2.3 m waves3
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 240 km away · water 14°C2.3 m waves4
PihaNew Zealand · 170 km away · water 14°C2 m waves5
Raglan – Manu BayNew Zealand · 122 km away · water 14°C2.4 m waves6
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 179 km away · water 14°C2 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in August →Schools and camps near Mount Maunganui – Main Beach
- Mount Maunganui Surf Academy 0.9 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach?
August is a good month for surfing at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach (best: April–July). Waves 1.4 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in August?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in August?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in August?
Around 15°C by day and 7°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (2.4 m waves), Taranaki – Stent Road (2.3 m waves) & New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach (2.3 m waves).