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 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 19%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 19kmh from the North-Northwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Whangapoua Beach faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 08:36 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 59% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 19%.

WHANGAPOUA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 19° 19° 20° 19° 19°
3% 3% 3% 2% 4% 53% 59% 27%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 19° 20° 21° 21° 19°
16% 8% 39% 39% 72% 80% 85% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 19° 19° 20° 20° 19°
15% 43% 47% 39% 7% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 19° 19° 19° 17° 18°
11% 22% 3% 0% 26% 62% 56% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 17° 18° 19° 20° 19°
95% 100% 89% 53% 15% 76% 88% 81%
0.4mm 1.3mm 6.7mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 18° 19° 20° 20° 19°
28% 92% 75% 40% 77% 86% 53% 22%
0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 28th 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°
11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
10
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
1.0m
6.4s 6.1s 6.0s 5.9s 9.0s 9.2s 9.2s 5.5s
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
5.7s 5.6s 5.5s 10.6s 10.6s 10.3s 10.2s 10.0s
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.9m
1.0m
9.9s 9.8s 9.2s 9.2s 9.6s 9.2s 8.9s 8.9s
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
14
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
8.9s 8.8s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 8.9s 8.8s 8.8s
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
20
kmh
33
kmh
1.1m
1.6m
0.5m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
0.9m
14.3s 14.2s 6.0s 6.2s 6.7s 6.6s 7.9s 7.9s
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
33
kmh
30
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
35
kmh
40
kmh
1.2m
1.3m
1.1m
1.8m
1.7m
1.9m
1.9m
1.4m
7.7s 7.8s 7.9s 8.1s 8.2s 8.2s 8.3s 7.8s
Sat 28th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
51
kmh
52
kmh
54
kmh
52
kmh
47
kmh
46
kmh
46
kmh
1.7m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
2.0m
1.8m
1.7m
8.1s 8.4s 8.3s 8.1s 8.2s 8.2s 8.3s 8.4s
Sun 22nd December
12:46 AM 6:48 AM 1:06 PM 7:30 PM
2.10 0.60 2.20 0.70
Mon 23rd December
1:32 AM 7:38 AM 1:50 PM 8:16 PM
2.00 0.80 2.10 0.80
Tue 24th December
2:18 AM 8:30 AM 2:35 PM 9:02 PM
1.90 0.90 2.00 0.80
Wed 25th December
3:07 AM 9:23 AM 3:22 PM 9:47 PM
1.80 1.00 1.90 0.90
Thu 26th December
4:02 AM 10:15 AM 4:13 PM 10:33 PM
1.80 1.00 1.90 0.90
Fri 27th December
5:02 AM 11:06 AM 5:06 PM 11:19 PM
1.80 1.00 1.80 0.90
Sat 28th December
5:58 AM 11:56 AM 5:59 PM
1.90 0.90 1.90
Sun 22nd December
20°
0.0mm
15kmh NNW
19%
Mon 23rd December
21°
0.0mm
22kmh WSW
43%
Tue 24th December
21°
0.0mm
8kmh WNW
18%
Wed 25th December
19°
0.2mm
21kmh N
31%
Thu 26th December
20°
8.9mm
15kmh W
74%
Fri 27th December
20°
0.4mm
36kmh S
59%
Sat 28th December
20°
0.0mm
51kmh SW
1%
Sun 29th December
21°
0.0mm
26kmh SW
19%
Mon 30th December
21°
0.1mm
23kmh WNW
51%
Tue 31st December
19°
0.0mm
34kmh SW
58%
Wed 1st January
20°
0.0mm
25kmh SW
50%
Thu 2nd January
20°
0.1mm
11kmh NNW
61%
Fri 3rd January
20°
1.2mm
36kmh NNW
43%
Sat 4th January
17°
4.7mm
28kmh WSW
70%

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 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 7 days of light rain with an average of 2.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 43%.

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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