Beach Weather in Whangapoua Beach, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand

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Beach Weather Today in Whangapoua Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 57%.

The winds will be side shore and very strong at 41kmh from the South West. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Whangapoua Beach faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 08:33 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Whangapoua Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 1.4mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 54%.

WHANGAPOUA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 17° 18° 19° 18° 18°
90% 21% 78% 74% 51% 21% 23% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 17° 18° 19° 19° 18°
54% 77% 74% 8% 33% 50% 27% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 18° 20° 20° 20° 19°
52% 74% 69% 85% 65% 54% 19% 51%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 19° 20° 20° 20° 18°
65% 100% 61% 94% 57% 61% 5% 51%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.7mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 17° 19° 20° 19° 18°
40% 78% 90% 83% 53% 5% 7% 17%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 18° 20° 21° 21° 21°
34% 61% 83% 59% 66% 80% 8% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 21° 21° 21° 21° 21° 20°
20% 92% 100% 100% 100% 86% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.7mm 0.3mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
40
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
35
kmh
41
kmh
40
kmh
35
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.4m
1.2m
5.6s 5.6s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.7s 7.7s 7.7s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
8.8s 8.1s 8.2s 8.1s 7.9s 7.7s 7.6s 7.6s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
34
kmh
32
kmh
0.9m
1.1m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
7.6s 7.6s 7.5s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.7s 7.7s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
39
kmh
36
kmh
34
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
1.3m
1.5m
1.4m
7.7s 7.7s 7.7s 5.5s 5.9s 6.2s 6.3s 14.2s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
33
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
0.9m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
14.2s 13.8s 13.4s 13.2s 13.2s 13.2s 13.1s 13.1s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
25
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
32
kmh
39
kmh
33
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.7m
1.3m
0.9m
0.9m
1.2m
1.1m
13.0s 12.9s 12.7s 12.4s 12.2s 12.1s 6.4s 6.8s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
42
kmh
39
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
15
kmh
1.1m
0.7m
0.7m
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
7.0s 6.6s 6.1s 12.0s 11.8s 14.6s 14.6s 14.5s
Wed 17th December
5:58 AM 12:05 PM 6:07 PM
1.93 0.81 1.92
Thu 18th December
12:24 AM 6:46 AM 12:53 PM 6:54 PM
0.65 1.97 0.78 1.93
Fri 19th December
1:09 AM 7:31 AM 1:38 PM 7:39 PM
0.62 2.02 0.75 1.95
Sat 20th December
1:53 AM 8:12 AM 2:21 PM 8:21 PM
0.58 2.06 0.72 1.97
Sun 21st December
2:33 AM 8:51 AM 3:02 PM 9:03 PM
0.55 2.10 0.69 1.99
Mon 22nd December
3:13 AM 9:29 AM 3:42 PM 9:43 PM
0.52 2.13 0.65 2.01
Tue 23rd December
3:52 AM 10:08 AM 4:23 PM 10:24 PM
0.50 2.16 0.62 2.03
Wed 17th December
19°
0.0mm
35kmh SW
57%
Thu 18th December
19°
0.0mm
9kmh W
41%
Fri 19th December
20°
0.3mm
22kmh W
58%
Sat 20th December
20°
1.4mm
27kmh W
61%
Sun 21st December
20°
0.0mm
27kmh WSW
46%
Mon 22nd December
21°
0.2mm
22kmh NW
50%
Tue 23rd December
21°
1.2mm
33kmh NW
87%
Wed 24th December
21°
0.6mm
35kmh WSW
71%
Thu 25th December
20°
0.1mm
38kmh SW
58%
Fri 26th December
19°
0.4mm
30kmh WSW
58%
Sat 27th December
19°
0.9mm
19kmh ENE
51%
Sun 28th December
19°
1.9mm
23kmh NNE
72%
Mon 29th December
19°
6.8mm
14kmh NNW
80%
Tue 30th December
19°
1.9mm
25kmh E
59%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 19° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 11 days of very light rain with an average of 1.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 61%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Whangapoua Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Whangapoua Beach, Great Barrier Island, Auckland Region, North Island, New Zealand

Experience a serene and picturesque holiday at Whangapoua Beach, situated on Great Barrier Island in the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. This beautiful destination offers an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, allowing you to unwind and reconnect with nature.

Beach Type

Whangapoua Beach is known for its stunning white sand that feels powdery soft beneath your feet. The clear blue waters gently lap the shore, creating a tranquil atmosphere perfect for relaxation. The beach also features rocky areas and a nearby reef, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts who are eager to explore the diverse marine life that calls this area home.

Beach Activities

Whangapoua Beach's crystal clear waters and abundant marine life make it a popular destination for snorkeling and diving. The rocky areas and nearby reef provide excellent opportunities to observe colorful fish species, coral formations, and other underwater wonders.

In addition to water sports, visitors can enjoy beachcombing along the pristine shoreline, which often yields interesting seashells and other treasures. The beach is also perfect for sunbathing or enjoying a leisurely picnic with friends or family.

If you are interested in exploring beyond the beach itself, there are several walking tracks in the area that take you through lush native forest or to nearby Harataonga Bay.

Accommodations

While there aren't any large resorts or hotels directly on Whangapoua Beach, Great Barrier Island has a range of accommodations available. Options include lodges like Medlands Beach Backpackers Lodge, self-contained units such as Mount St Paul Estate, or holiday homes like Harataonga Bay House.

Areas to Stay In

The areas around Medlands Beach and Tryphena are popular choices for visitors looking for accommodations near Whangapoua Beach. These locations offer easy access to both Whangapoua and other stunning beaches on the island, as well as a range of eateries and local shops. Staying in these areas allows you to fully immerse yourself in the laid-back island lifestyle and enjoy all that Great Barrier Island has to offer.

Beach Amenities

While Whangapoua Beach is relatively undeveloped, there are still several amenities available for visitors to enjoy:

  • Public restrooms
  • Picnic tables
  • Walking tracks
  • Limited parking

Keep in mind that as a remote destination, it's essential to be prepared by bringing your own food, drinks, and beach gear. The pristine beauty of Whangapoua Beach makes it an unforgettable holiday destination that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

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