Whangamatā Bar in August
August is a good month for surfing at Whangamatā Bar (best: April, June–July).
Plan your trip to Whangamatā BarEvery 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: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 15°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: 23 sunny days, 12 rainy days
Whangamatā BarWaikato (Coromandel), New ZealandIntermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ TRG 58 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 August
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AhiparaNew Zealand · 335 km away · water 15°C2.4 m waves2
Taranaki – Stent RoadNew Zealand · 290 km away · water 14°C2.3 m waves3
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 256 km away · water 14°C2.3 m waves4
PihaNew Zealand · 129 km away · water 14°C2 m waves5
Raglan – Manu BayNew Zealand · 116 km away · water 14°C2.4 m waves6
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 136 km away · water 14°C2 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in August →Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Whangamatā Bar?
August is a good month for surfing at Whangamatā Bar (best: April, June–July). Waves 1.4 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Whangamatā Bar in August?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Whangamatā Bar in August?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Whangamatā Bar in August?
Around 15°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 23 sunny and 12 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).