SUP in New Zealand in August
In August the best SUP in New Zealand is at Ahipara, Rangiputa & Kulim Park.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Water: 9–15°C, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 9°C; 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 12°C; 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 13–15°C
- Air: 14°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 24 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 12; a day can have both
- For beginners: Ahipara, Rangiputa & Kulim Park.
When are you planning to go?
1
AugPEAK SEASON
Ahipara
New Zealand
15°C15° water15° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ KAT 16 km
2
AugOFF SEASON
Rangiputa
New Zealand
15°C15° water16° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ KAT 21 km
3
AugOFF SEASON
Kulim Park
New Zealand
14°C14° water15° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ TRG 4 km
4
AugGOOD
Mount Maunganui
Main Beach · New Zealand
14°C14° water15° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ TRG 5 km
5
AugOFF SEASON
Papamoa
New Zealand
14°C14° water14° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ TRG 9 km
6
AugOFF SEASON
Fitzroy Beach
New Plymouth · New Zealand
14°C14° water14° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ NPL 8 km
7
AugOFF SEASON
Orewa
New Zealand
14°C14° water15° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ AKL 48 km
8
AugOFF SEASON
Waitematā Harbour
Auckland · New Zealand
13°C13° water15° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ AKL 19 km
9
AugPEAK SEASON
Wainui Beach
Gisborne · New Zealand
13°C13° water14° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ GIS 9 km
10
AugPEAK SEASON
Lyall Bay
Wellington · New Zealand
13°C13° water12° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ WLG 1 km
11
AugGOOD
Plimmerton
New Zealand
13°C13° water12° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ WLG 27 km
12
AugGOOD
Sumner
Christchurch · New Zealand
9°C9° water12° air
Beginner-friendly · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ CHC 20 km
13
AugOFF SEASON
Westshore
Napier · New Zealand
12°C12° water14° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ NPE 3 km
14
AugOFF SEASON
Rabbit Island
Nelson · New Zealand
12°C12° water13° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ NSN 8 km
Averages of the 14 spots on this page. Water: average sea surface temperature.
Questions
Where to go SUP in New Zealand in August?
Ahipara: 15°C; Rangiputa: 15°C; Kulim Park: 14°C.
How warm is the water in New Zealand in August?
9–15°C: 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 9°C; 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 12°C; 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 13–15°C.
Where can beginners go SUP in August?
Good spots for beginners this month: Ahipara, Rangiputa & Kulim Park.
Which airport is closest?
Kaitaia Airport (KAT), 16 km from Ahipara; Tauranga Airport (TRG), 4 km from Kulim Park.
