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

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

Ruakaka is a coastal city in New Zealand. It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 2916 people. The water temperature around Ruakaka has average variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 14.6°C (58.3°F) in August up to 22.8°C (73°F) in the month of January, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 18°C (65°F) and the best time for water activities is winter, since Ruakaka 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 Ruakaka?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters around Ruakaka is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in proximity to Ruakaka. The nearest one is Ocean Beach, which is 8.5km (8.8miles) away from Ruakaka. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Ocean Beach and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Ruakaka are Pataua, which is 14.2km (8.8miles) away, and Mangawhai Heads, located roughly 15.8km (9.8miles) from Ruakaka.

Are there white sand beaches near by?

There are not many beaches in close proximity to Ruakaka. A beach that might be worth checking out is Whangarei Heads, which is only 7.1km (4.4miles) away from Ruakaka. Another nice beach near Ruakaka is Matapouri, roughly 23.8km (14.8miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Ruakaka?

The sea temperature around Ruakaka is warm, reaching up to 23°C (73°F) in the months of December, January, and February. During this time, in the summer, a 1mm top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during late summer, sea temperatures come down to 15°C (58°F). In this season, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the diving and fishing near Ruakaka?

Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 15 to 20°C (58-67°F) during summer. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during December, January, and February when temperatures go up to 18 to 23°C (64-73°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Ruakaka: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Ruakaka...

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