Is February a good time for surfing at Rapahoe?
February is outside the best season for surfing at Rapahoe; the best time is June–August. Waves 0.6 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 20°C.
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In short
- Waves: 0.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 19°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 23 sunny days, 13 rainy days
Wave 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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FebGOOD
Manu Bay
Raglan · New Zealand
2 m waves21° water22° air
590 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ HLZ 46 km
2
FebGOOD
Ahipara
New Zealand
2 m waves21° water23° air
818 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ KAT 16 km
3
FebGOOD
Wainui Beach
Gisborne · New Zealand
1.9 m waves20° water23° air
708 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ GIS 9 km
4
FebGOOD
Lyall Bay
Wellington · New Zealand
2 m waves18° water20° air
317 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ WLG 1 km
5
FebGOOD
Opunake
New Zealand
1.9 m waves20° water21° air
392 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 57 km
6
FebGOOD
Muriwai
New Zealand
1.7 m waves21° water22° air
674 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 38 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in February →Questions
Is February a good time for surfing at Rapahoe?
February is outside the best season for surfing at Rapahoe; the best time is June–August. Waves 0.6 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Rapahoe in February?
About 19°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Rapahoe in February?
About 0.6 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Rapahoe in February?
Around 20°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 23 sunny and 13 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).
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