Is October a good time for surfing at Rapahoe?
October is a good month for surfing at Rapahoe (best: June–August). Waves 1.2 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
Plan your trip to RapahoeEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 15°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: 23 sunny days, 22 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 October
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Ahipara
New Zealand
2.4 m waves16° water18° air
818 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ KAT 16 km
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Muriwai
New Zealand
2.1 m waves16° water17° air
674 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 38 km
3
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Piha
New Zealand
2.1 m waves16° water17° air
663 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 29 km
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Manu Bay
Raglan · New Zealand
2.4 m waves16° water16° air
590 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ HLZ 46 km
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Fitzroy Beach
New Plymouth · New Zealand
2.4 m waves15° water16° air
442 km away · Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ NPL 8 km
6
OctGOOD
Stent Road
Taranaki · New Zealand
2.4 m waves15° water16° air
409 km away · Advanced only · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ NPL 43 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in New Zealand in October →Where to go surfing in October →Questions
Is October a good time for surfing at Rapahoe?
October is a good month for surfing at Rapahoe (best: June–August). Waves 1.2 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Rapahoe in October?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Rapahoe in October?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Rapahoe in October?
Around 15°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 23 sunny and 22 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).
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