Whangamatā Bar in January
January 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: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 23°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 16 rainy days
Whangamatā BarWaikato (Coromandel), New ZealandIntermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ 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 January
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Gisborne – Wainui BeachNew Zealand · 252 km away · water 20°C2 m waves2
AhiparaNew Zealand · 335 km away · water 20°C1.8 m waves3
OpunakeNew Zealand · 306 km away · water 19°C1.8 m waves4
Wellington – Lyall BayNew Zealand · 467 km away · water 18°C1.9 m waves5
Raglan – Manu BayNew Zealand · 116 km away · water 20°C1.7 m waves6
Dunedin – St ClairNew Zealand · 1066 km away · water 15°C1.9 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in January →Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Whangamatā Bar?
January is a good month for surfing at Whangamatā Bar (best: April, June–July). Waves 1.5 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 23°C.
How warm is the water at Whangamatā Bar in January?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Whangamatā Bar in January?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Whangamatā Bar in January?
Around 23°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 16 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Gisborne – Wainui Beach (2 m waves), Ahipara (1.8 m waves) & Opunake (1.8 m waves).