Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in February
February 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: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 23°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: 24 sunny days, 14 rainy days
Mount Maunganui – Main BeachBay of Plenty, New ZealandBeginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ 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 February
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Raglan – Manu BayNew Zealand · 122 km away · water 21°C2 m waves2
AhiparaNew Zealand · 385 km away · water 21°C2 m waves3
Gisborne – Wainui BeachNew Zealand · 203 km away · water 20°C1.9 m waves4
Wellington – Lyall BayNew Zealand · 428 km away · water 18°C2 m waves5
OpunakeNew Zealand · 286 km away · water 20°C1.9 m waves6
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 179 km away · water 21°C1.7 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in February →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 February a good time for surfing at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach?
February is a good month for surfing at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach (best: April–July). Waves 1.4 m, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 23°C.
How warm is the water at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in February?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in February?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in February?
Around 23°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in February?
Within 1,500 km: Raglan – Manu Bay (2 m waves), Ahipara (2 m waves) & Gisborne – Wainui Beach (1.9 m waves).