Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Aramoana, New Zealand

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Aramoana...

Aramoana is a surf spot in New Zealand. The water temperature around Aramoana has average variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 8.2°C (46.7°F) in July up to 14.6°C (58.3°F) in the month of February, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late winter, since Aramoana is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature at Aramoana?

The current water temperature in the month of September at Aramoana is approximately:

Are there any other surf spots close by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in proximity to Aramoana. The nearest one is Murdering Bay, which is only 2.1km (1.3miles) away from Aramoana. Click here for more information on Murdering Bay and its current water temperature. Another good surfspot near Aramoana is Saint clair beach, which is roughly 14.2km (8.8miles) away.

Are there beaches near by?

Yes, there are a few other beaches in proximity to Aramoana. The nearest one is St Clair and St Kilda Beaches, which is only 13.1km (8.1miles) away from Aramoana. Another fun beach near Aramoana is Tunnel Beach, which is ca 15.7km (9.7miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Aramoana?

The water temperature at Aramoana is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (58°F) in the months of January, February, and March. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during summer, temperatures drop down to approximately 8°C (47°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Aramoana?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (47-56°F) during June, July, and August. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during January, February, and March when water temperatures reach 10 to 15°C (49-58°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Aramoana: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Aramoana...

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