Is July a good time for surfing at Tauranga Bay – Cape Foulwind?
July is one of the best months for surfing at Tauranga Bay – Cape Foulwind. Waves 1.6 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 13°C.
Plan your trip to Tauranga Bay – Cape FoulwindEvery 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: 1.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 13°C by day, 7°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 19 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 17; a day can have both
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Is July a good time for surfing at Tauranga Bay – Cape Foulwind?
July is one of the best months for surfing at Tauranga Bay – Cape Foulwind. Waves 1.6 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 13°C.
How warm is the water at Tauranga Bay – Cape Foulwind in July?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Tauranga Bay – Cape Foulwind in July?
About 1.6 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Tauranga Bay – Cape Foulwind in July?
Around 13°C by day and 7°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 19 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 17; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in July?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (2.7 m waves), Taranaki – Stent Road (2.6 m waves) & Piha (2.2 m waves).
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