Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in October
October 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: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 18°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 13 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 October
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AhiparaNew Zealand · 385 km away · water 16°C2.4 m waves2
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 179 km away · water 16°C2.1 m waves3
PihaNew Zealand · 170 km away · water 16°C2.1 m waves4
Raglan – Manu BayNew Zealand · 122 km away · water 16°C2.4 m waves5
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 240 km away · water 15°C2.4 m waves6
Taranaki – Stent RoadNew Zealand · 275 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 →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 October a good time for surfing at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach?
October is a good month for surfing at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach (best: April–July). Waves 1.5 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 18°C.
How warm is the water at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in October?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in October?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Mount Maunganui – Main Beach in October?
Around 18°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 28 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).