Swimming in New Zealand in november 2025 Sea temperature by city in november

In november in New Zealand swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

Swimming in november in Auckland, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove, Coromandel, Omamari, Waiheke Island, Whatipu Beach, Kaitaia, Kerikeri, Ruakaka, Thames, Waihi Beach, Whakatane and Whangamata is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 66°F, it can also go as low as 60°F. Note that the average is 63°F.

Swimming in november in Tauranga, Castlepoint, Māhia, Mokau, Napier, Porangahau, Ruatoria, Gisborne, New Plymouth, Opunake, Raglan, Wairoa, Waitara, Waiuku, Wanganui, Warkworth and Westport is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 63°F (min: 60°F/max: 67°F).

Forget about swimming in Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Akaroa, The Catlins, Hokitika, Invercargill, Moeraki Boulders, Nelson, Otago Peninsula, Stewart Island, Waitārere Beach, Wharariki beach, Balclutha, Blenheim, Greymouth, Hawera, Kaikoura, Levin, Oamaru, Paraparaumu, Picton, Porirua, Takaka and Timaru in november! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 52°F (and only 58°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!