Is November a good time for surfing at Waimārama?
November is a fair month for surfing at Waimārama; the best time is July–September. Waves 0.9 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°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: 0.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 14 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 November
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Ahipara
New Zealand
2 m waves18° water19° air
617 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ KAT 16 km
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Manu Bay
Raglan · New Zealand
2 m waves18° water18° air
290 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ HLZ 46 km
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NovGOOD
Opunake
New Zealand
2 m waves16° water17° air
271 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 57 km
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NovGOOD
Lyall Bay
Wellington · New Zealand
2 m waves15° water17° air
252 km away · Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ WLG 1 km
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NovGOOD
Stent Road
Taranaki · New Zealand
1.9 m waves17° water18° air
284 km away · Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 43 km
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NovGOOD
Fitzroy Beach
New Plymouth · New Zealand
1.9 m waves17° water18° air
263 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 8 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in November →Questions
Is November a good time for surfing at Waimārama?
November is a fair month for surfing at Waimārama; the best time is July–September. Waves 0.9 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Waimārama in November?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Waimārama in November?
About 0.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Waimārama in November?
Around 20°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in November?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (2 m waves), Raglan – Manu Bay (2 m waves) & Opunake (2 m waves).
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