December is a popular month to ask about Hokitika Beach because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 14.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Tasman Sea.
Hokitika Beach sea temperature in December — averages 14.0°C
The sea at Hokitika Beach in New Zealand averages 14.0°C during December, based on long-run climatology for the Tasman Sea. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · December
14.0°C
cool · Fair
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
At 14.0°C you need a 4/3mm fullsuit, and many surfers add neoprene boots.
Monthly comparison
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit · Hokitika Beach
Can you swim at Hokitika Beach in June? — 10.0°C water10.0°CCan you swim at Hokitika Beach in July? — 9.0°C water9.0°CCan you swim at Hokitika Beach in August? — 9.0°C water9.0°CCan you swim at Hokitika Beach in September? — 10.0°C water10.0°CCan you swim at Hokitika Beach in October? — 11.0°C water11.0°CCan you swim at Hokitika Beach in November? — 12.0°C water12.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Hokitika Beach in December?
Hokitika Beach averages 14.0°C in December, based on long-run climatology for the Tasman Sea.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Hokitika Beach in December?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 14.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Hokitika Beach in December?
A 3/2 mm wetsuit makes longer swims comfortable.