Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in November
November 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: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 17 rainy days
Mount Maunganui – Main BeachBay of Plenty, New ZealandBeginner-friendly · 4/3 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 November
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AhiparaNew Zealand · 385 km away · water 18°C2 m waves2
Raglan – Manu BayNew Zealand · 122 km away · water 18°C2 m waves3
OpunakeNew Zealand · 286 km away · water 16°C2 m waves4
Wellington – Lyall BayNew Zealand · 428 km away · water 15°C2 m waves5
Taranaki – Stent RoadNew Zealand · 275 km away · water 17°C1.9 m waves6
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 240 km away · water 17°C1.9 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in November →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 November a good time for surfing at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach?
November is a good month for surfing at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach (best: April–July). Waves 1.5 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in November?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in November?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in November?
Around 20°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 17 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).