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

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

Opunake is a coastal city in New Zealand. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 1495 people. The water temperature around Opunake changes slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 13.4°C (56.1°F) in October up to 18.8°C (65.8°F) in the month of March, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 16°C (61°F) and the best time for water activities is early spring, since Opunake 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 near Opunake?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters close to Opunake is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Opunake. The closest decent spot is Stent Road, which is 16.4km (17.4miles) away from Opunake. Click here for more information on Stent Road and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Opunake are Back Beach, which is approximately 28.1km (17.4miles) away, and Mikotai, located approximately 29.2km (18.1miles) from Opunake.

Are there nice beaches close by?

No, not many beaches are located near to Opunake. A good beach nearby is Golden Bay, which is more than 99.1km (61.6miles) away from Opunake. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Paraparaumu Beach, which is 115.3km (71.6miles) away from Opunake.

What wetsuit is recommended for Opunake?

The water temperature around Opunake is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (66°F) in the months of February, March, and April. During this time, in the early fall, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Opunake. However, during , temperatures reach lows of nearly 13°C (56°F). In this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Opunake?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 13 to 18°C (56-65°F) during . Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. The conditions usually change during February, March, and April when temperatures reach 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Opunake: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Opunake...

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