Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in December
December 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: 19°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 22°C by day, 15°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 15 rainy days
Mount Maunganui – Main BeachBay of Plenty, New ZealandBeginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TRG 5 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in December
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OpunakeNew Zealand · 286 km away · water 18°C2 m waves2
Raglan – Manu BayNew Zealand · 122 km away · water 19°C1.9 m waves3
AhiparaNew Zealand · 385 km away · water 19°C1.9 m waves4
Wellington – Lyall BayNew Zealand · 428 km away · water 17°C2 m waves5
Taranaki – Stent RoadNew Zealand · 275 km away · water 18°C1.9 m waves6
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 240 km away · water 18°C1.9 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in December →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 December a good time for surfing at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach?
December is a good month for surfing at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach (best: April–July). Waves 1.4 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 22°C.
How warm is the water at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in December?
About 19°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in December?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in December?
Around 22°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 15 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Opunake (2 m waves), Raglan – Manu Bay (1.9 m waves) & Ahipara (1.9 m waves).