Is September a good time for surfing at Te Ārai Point?
September is a good month for surfing at Te Ārai Point (best: July–August). Waves 1.5 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°C.
Plan your trip to Te Ārai PointEvery 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: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 16°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 15 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 September
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SepPEAK SEASON
Ahipara
New Zealand
2.7 m waves15° water16° air
175 km away · Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ KAT 16 km
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SepPEAK SEASON
Muriwai
New Zealand
2.4 m waves15° water15° air
77 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ AKL 38 km
3
SepPEAK SEASON
Piha
New Zealand
2.4 m waves15° water16° air
90 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ AKL 29 km
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SepPEAK SEASON
Manu Bay
Raglan · New Zealand
2.8 m waves14° water15° air
185 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ HLZ 46 km
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SepPEAK SEASON
Fitzroy Beach
New Plymouth · New Zealand
2.7 m waves14° water15° air
324 km away · Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ NPL 8 km
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SepPEAK SEASON
Stent Road
Taranaki · New Zealand
2.7 m waves14° water14° air
350 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 September →Where to go surfing in September →Questions
Is September a good time for surfing at Te Ārai Point?
September is a good month for surfing at Te Ārai Point (best: July–August). Waves 1.5 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°C.
How warm is the water at Te Ārai Point in September?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Te Ārai Point in September?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Te Ārai Point in September?
Around 16°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 15 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in September?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (2.7 m waves), Muriwai (2.4 m waves) & Piha (2.4 m waves).
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