Taranaki – Stent Road in July
July is one of the best months for surfing at Taranaki – Stent Road.
Plan your trip to Taranaki – Stent RoadEvery 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: 2.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 14°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 22 sunny days, 18 rainy days
Taranaki – Stent RoadTaranaki, New ZealandAdvanced only · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ NPL 43 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 July
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AhiparaNew Zealand · 455 km away · water 16°C2.7 m waves2
PihaNew Zealand · 260 km away · water 15°C2.2 m waves3
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 35 km away · water 15°C2.6 m waves4
Raglan – Manu BayNew Zealand · 181 km away · water 15°C2.6 m waves5
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 273 km away · water 14°C2.2 m waves6
OpunakeNew Zealand · 27 km away · water 14°C2.4 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in July →Questions
Is July a good time for surfing at Taranaki – Stent Road?
July is one of the best months for surfing at Taranaki – Stent Road. Waves 2.6 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
How warm is the water at Taranaki – Stent Road in July?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Taranaki – Stent Road in July?
About 2.6 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Taranaki – Stent Road in July?
Around 14°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 22 sunny and 18 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in July?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (2.7 m waves), Piha (2.2 m waves) & New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach (2.6 m waves).