Piha in December
December is a good month for surfing at Piha (best: April–October).
Plan your trip to PihaEvery 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: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 19 rainy days
PihaAuckland (West Coast), New ZealandIntermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 29 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
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 · 284 km away · water 18°C2 m waves2
Raglan – Manu BayNew Zealand · 101 km away · water 19°C1.9 m waves3
AhiparaNew Zealand · 231 km away · water 19°C1.9 m waves4
Wellington – Lyall BayNew Zealand · 488 km away · water 17°C2 m waves5
Taranaki – Stent RoadNew Zealand · 260 km away · water 18°C1.9 m waves6
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 235 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 Piha
- Piha Surf Accommodation 1.1 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Piha?
December is a good month for surfing at Piha (best: April–October). Waves 1.7 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Piha in December?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Piha in December?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Piha in December?
Around 21°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 19 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).