Can you swim at Rarangi Beach in October? — 14.0°C water
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit
Average sea · October
14.0°C
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
cool
Cool. 14.0°C in October means short dips for most people. A 2 mm shorty or 3/2 mm wetsuit transforms the experience.
Monthly averages set expectations, but the specific beach today depends on wind, swell and recent weather. Check the live value at the top of this page or open the Rarangi Beach live page for full conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Rarangi Beach in October?
Rarangi Beach averages 14.0°C in October, based on long-run climatology for the Cook Strait.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Rarangi Beach in October?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 14.0°C.
