Mt Maunganui, New Zealand
Also within 20 km of Mount Maunganui
- Omanu(kanes bar) Surf spot · 0.8 km from Mount Maunganui
- Tay street Surf spot · 2.2 km from Mount Maunganui
- Mount Maunganui Surf spot · 3.2 km from Mount Maunganui
- Mt Reef (Artificial) Surf spot · 3.3 km from Mount Maunganui
- Mount main beach Surf spot · 3.6 km from Mount Maunganui
- Torrins Poo Pipe Surf spot · 3.6 km from Mount Maunganui
- Rabbit Island Surf spot · 3.9 km from Mount Maunganui
- Banks Ave Surf spot · 4.2 km from Mount Maunganui
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About Mt Maunganui
Facing, offshore wind, exposure, level and swell range are estimated. Facts: verified, surf details estimated.
The spot faces N (19°), so it takes swell from the N. The wind blows offshore from the S (199°). It is exposed to the open swell. It suits intermediate surfers and up. It works in 2–10 ft of swell. The sea is about 15°C in July, its coldest month (4/3 wetsuit and boots), and 22°C in February, its warmest (2 mm shorty). For intermediate surfers the best month is usually February, with about 2 good days in 7. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Mount Maunganui, 4.5 km away (about 10 min by car). Within 5 km we also list 9 surf spots.
Water about 16°C: 3/2 wetsuit. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
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From Chicago: about 27 h 35 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Auckland International Airport (AKL), changing at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
See flights MDW → AKL · Skyscanner from about £740 returnAdGetting there. 2 h 45 from the airport to Mt Maunganui.
Accommodation.
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Hire and lessons.
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Where it is
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Forecast
Mt Maunganui does not suit beginners. This is the forecast for intermediates, so you can see what it does.
The score for intermediates, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoorToo bigToo small
| Day | Scorefor Intermediate | Swell | Energy | Wind | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 5, too small | 1 ft10 s | 7kJ | wind from the north-north-west, 8 knots | 15°C |
| Mon 19Oct | 7, too small | 1 ft9 s | 8kJ | wind from the south-south-east, 1 knot | 16°C |
| Tue 20Oct | 7, too small | 1 ft9 s | 8kJ | wind from the west-north-west, 4 knots | 16°C |
| Wed 21Oct | 7, too small | 1 ft9 s | 8kJ | wind from the west, 9 knots | 19°C |
| Thu 22Oct | 6, too small | 1 ft9 s | 8kJ | offshorewind from the west-south-west, 12 knots, offshore | 19°C |
| Fri 23Oct | 7, too small | 1 ft9 s | 5kJ | wind from the west-north-west, 4 knots | 17°C |
| Sat 24Oct | 4, too small | under 1 ft7 s | 2kJ | wind from the west, 5 knots | 18°C |
| Sun 25Oct | 4, too small | under 1 ft10 s | 3kJ | wind from the west, 7 knots | 18°C |
| Mon 26Oct | 4, too small | 1 ft3 s | 2kJ | wind from the west-north-west, 10 knots | 19°C |
| Tue 27Oct | 15, too small | 3 ft5 s | 30kJ | wind from the west-north-west, 9 knots | 20°C |
| Wed 28Oct | 22, too small | 2 ft5 s | 12kJ | wind from the south-east, 1 knot | 14°C |
Day scores here are the conditions out of 80; a trip's score on the results is the same conditions out of 100. The journey never scores. The forecast reaches about 10 days. Energy is the swell's power in kJ per metre of wave, from its height and interval: it grows with the square of each, so a long-period swell hits far harder than a short one the same size. Wind is in knots: 10 kn is about 19 km/h. The arrow points where the wind blows to; offshore wind, blowing from the land out to sea, is green and says so.
Your trip, day by day
6 nights from Mon 19 Oct, leaving from Chicago, for intermediate surfers. Change dates
- Mon 19 OctTravel out
Fly MDW to AKL, changing at DFW, then 2h 45 by road. About 27h 35 door to door
- Tue 20 OctRest day
Too small: 1 ft at best.
- Wed 21 OctRest day
Too small: 1 ft at best.
- Thu 22 OctRest day
Too small: 1 ft at best.
- Fri 23 OctRest day
Too small: 1 ft at best.
- Sat 24 OctRest day
Too small: under 1 ft at best.
- Sun 25 OctTravel home
Fly MDW to AKL, changing at DFW, then 2h 45 by road. About 27h 35 door to door
The plan picks the best of 11 spots near Mount Maunganui each day: Banks Ave, Blowhole, Mount main beach, Mount Maunganui, Mt Maunganui, Mt Reef (Artificial), Northwest Rock, Omanu(kanes bar), Rabbit Island, Tay street, Torrins Poo Pipe.
Rough cost
About £1,430–£2,735 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing a room. A guide from typical prices, not a quote: check the real prices before you book.
| What | How we worked it out | Each |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | return MDW to AKL, estimated from distance and season, changing at DFW, full-service airlines, with a hold bag | £740–£1,530 |
| To the UK airport | parking or the train, there and back | £35–£65 |
| Hire car | 6 days, shared | £100–£170 |
| Stay | 6 nights, a mid-range double, shared | £225–£375 |
| Food | 7 days eating out | £230–£430 |
| Board and wetsuit | 5 days, or about £85 to fly your own | £100–£165 |
| Total | £1,430–£2,735 |
Prices from public sources, checked in 2026: where they come from. Lessons, lift-pass deals and insurance are extra.
Places to eat near Mount Maunganui
- KFC Mount MaunganuiChicken · 0.2 km from the centre
- Johney's Dumpling HouseDim sum · 0.5 km from the centre
- Omanu TakeawaysSeafood · 1.0 km from the centre
- Central coast takeawayFish and chips · 1.4 km from the centre
- Thai 2 GoThai · 1.4 km from the centre
- Thai2Go Restaurant and TakeawaysThai · 1.4 km from the centre
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