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

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21°
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22°
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20°
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18°
 

Beach Weather Today in Whangapoua Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° 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 have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 25%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 22kmh from the South-Southwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Whangapoua Beach faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 07:35 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 20° 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.6mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.2mm of rain and Sunday will have 3.0mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 61%.

WHANGAPOUA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 18° 18° 19° 19° 20°
55% 76% 71% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Wed 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 19° 19° 19° 19° 20° 19°
1% 47% 43% 5% 32% 25% 63% 32%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 19° 18° 18° 18° 18°
58% 67% 100% 91% 82% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 1.0mm 0.4mm 0.1mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 20° 19° 20° 21° 21° 20°
100% 99% 93% 27% 74% 28% 60% 69%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 20° 20° 20° 19° 19° 19° 19°
63% 56% 64% 38% 71% 30% 23% 21%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 20° 19° 19° 20° 20° 20°
87% 80% 84% 66% 67% 77% 79% 73%
0.0mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.6mm 0.7mm 0.4mm 0.2mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 19° 19° 19° 19° 19° 19°
81% 65% 76% 73% 64% 83% 71% 66%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
13
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
16
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
8.0s 7.4s 7.2s 7.3s 7.7s 7.8s 7.4s 9.0s
Wed 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
12
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
29
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
8.9s 8.4s 8.5s 8.3s 8.1s 16.0s 7.5s 7.2s
Thu 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
29
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
44
kmh
42
kmh
37
kmh
34
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.2m
0.5m
0.5m
7.1s 7.1s 7.1s 7.2s 7.5s 8.0s 8.6s 10.0s
Fri 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
34
kmh
24
kmh
15
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
10.5s 10.9s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.6s 10.4s 10.3s
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
10
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
1.0m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
10.2s 10.0s 10.0s 9.9s 9.9s 9.8s 9.7s 9.6s
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
12
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
9.5s 9.3s 9.1s 9.0s 8.8s 8.8s 8.6s 8.5s
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
31
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
8.5s 8.5s 10.8s 8.4s 10.6s 10.7s 14.2s 8.5s
Tue 17th March
12:15 AM 6:30 AM 12:45 PM 6:53 PM
0.63 2.08 0.65 2.03
Wed 18th March
1:02 AM 7:15 AM 1:30 PM 7:40 PM
0.55 2.17 0.54 2.13
Thu 19th March
1:47 AM 7:58 AM 2:15 PM 8:25 PM
0.47 2.26 0.44 2.23
Fri 20th March
2:31 AM 8:42 AM 2:59 PM 9:10 PM
0.39 2.33 0.35 2.31
Sat 21st March
3:16 AM 9:26 AM 3:43 PM 9:55 PM
0.35 2.38 0.28 2.36
Sun 22nd March
4:02 AM 10:11 AM 4:29 PM 10:41 PM
0.33 2.39 0.26 2.37
Mon 23rd March
4:50 AM 10:58 AM 5:15 PM 11:30 PM
0.36 2.36 0.28 2.35
Tue 17th March
19°
0.1mm
14kmh S
25%
Wed 18th March
20°
0.0mm
25kmh SE
31%
Thu 19th March
19°
2.5mm
38kmh SSE
87%
Fri 20th March
21°
0.2mm
27kmh WSW
68%
Sat 21st March
20°
0.2mm
21kmh ESE
45%
Sun 22nd March
20°
3.0mm
23kmh ENE
76%
Mon 23rd March
19°
0.2mm
35kmh ENE
72%
Tue 24th March
19°
0.0mm
39kmh ESE
68%
Wed 25th March
19°
0.1mm
41kmh E
67%
Thu 26th March
19°
0.9mm
39kmh E
63%
Fri 27th March
19°
0.3mm
35kmh NE
78%
Sat 28th March
20°
0.1mm
21kmh E
54%
Sun 29th March
20°
0.1mm
19kmh NW
68%
Mon 30th March
20°
0.1mm
16kmh NE
64%

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 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 12 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 62%.

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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