Is August a good time for surfing at Waimārama?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Waimārama. Waves 1.5 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
Plan your trip to WaimāramaEvery 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: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 14°C by day, 7°C at night
- Weather: 24 sunny days, 11 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 August
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Ahipara
New Zealand
2.4 m waves15° water15° air
617 km away · Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ KAT 16 km
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Stent Road
Taranaki · New Zealand
2.3 m waves14° water13° air
284 km away · Advanced only · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ NPL 43 km
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Fitzroy Beach
New Plymouth · New Zealand
2.3 m waves14° water14° air
263 km away · Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ NPL 8 km
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Piha
New Zealand
2 m waves14° water15° air
386 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ AKL 29 km
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Manu Bay
Raglan · New Zealand
2.4 m waves14° water14° air
290 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ HLZ 46 km
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Muriwai
New Zealand
2 m waves14° water14° air
399 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ AKL 38 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in New Zealand in August →Where to go surfing in August →Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Waimārama?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Waimārama. Waves 1.5 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
How warm is the water at Waimārama in August?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Waimārama in August?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Waimārama in August?
Around 14°C by day and 7°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (2.4 m waves), Taranaki – Stent Road (2.3 m waves) & New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach (2.3 m waves).
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