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 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 10.7mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 94%.

The winds will be on shore and extremely strong at 54kmh from the East-Northeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

Whangapoua Beach faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:05 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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

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 16° 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 0.3mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 60%.

WHANGAPOUA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 7th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 19° 19° 19° 19° 20°
100% 93% 87% 93% 100% 100% 100% 85%
2.6mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 2.1mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 4.4mm 0.5mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 8th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20°
85% 100% 66% 87% 79% 65% 83% 22%
1.3mm 1.1mm 1.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 9th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 18° 18° 19° 20° 19°
90% 79% 0% 0% 0% 0% 16% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 10th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 18° 18° 19° 19° 19°
0% 2% 5% 7% 5% 3% 3% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 11th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 19° 19° 19° 19° 19°
76% 82% 99% 88% 83% 76% 5% 8%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 12th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 18° 19° 19° 19° 19°
35% 28% 24% 50% 52% 73% 96% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Mon 13th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 18° 19° 19° 19° 19°
96% 100% 100% 46% 59% 78% 80% 89%
0.0mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 7th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
49
kmh
54
kmh
49
kmh
50
kmh
51
kmh
45
kmh
42
kmh
1.7m
1.8m
1.9m
1.8m
1.8m
1.7m
1.8m
1.6m
11.2s 11.2s 11.2s 13.0s 12.6s 12.6s 9.2s 9.2s
Wed 8th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
34
kmh
31
kmh
13
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
21
kmh
1.5m
1.3m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
11.4s 11.4s 8.8s 9.2s 10.4s 10.2s 10.1s 10.1s
Thu 9th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
1.2m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
10.0s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.9s 14.6s 14.6s 10.1s
Fri 10th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
15.3s 15.3s 15.3s 15.4s 15.0s 10.1s 10.1s 13.6s
Sat 11th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
29
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
1.2m
1.5m
1.7m
1.9m
2.0m
2.2m
2.2m
1.9m
13.3s 12.9s 12.6s 12.9s 12.9s 12.9s 12.9s 12.9s
Sun 12th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
41
kmh
39
kmh
34
kmh
33
kmh
1.8m
1.8m
2.0m
2.6m
2.8m
2.7m
2.6m
1.9m
12.9s 12.9s 12.9s 12.9s 12.9s 12.9s 12.9s 13.7s
Mon 13th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
33
kmh
28
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
24
kmh
3.4m
2.7m
2.0m
1.4m
1.2m
1.3m
1.1m
1.0m
12.9s 12.1s 11.5s 11.2s 11.3s 11.0s 10.3s 10.2s
Tue 7th April
4:20 AM 10:26 AM 4:37 PM 10:50 PM
0.68 2.05 0.59 2.08
Wed 8th April
5:03 AM 11:08 AM 5:18 PM 11:34 PM
0.73 1.99 0.64 2.03
Thu 9th April
5:49 AM 11:53 AM 6:04 PM
0.78 1.94 0.69
Fri 10th April
12:22 AM 6:40 AM 12:42 PM 6:54 PM
1.99 0.82 1.90 0.74
Sat 11th April
1:15 AM 7:34 AM 1:36 PM 7:49 PM
1.97 0.83 1.88 0.76
Sun 12th April
2:11 AM 8:29 AM 2:33 PM 8:46 PM
1.97 0.82 1.89 0.76
Mon 13th April
3:06 AM 9:23 AM 3:30 PM 9:42 PM
2.00 0.77 1.93 0.72
Tue 7th April
20°
10.7mm
51kmh ENE
94%
Wed 8th April
20°
3.8mm
4kmh SW
73%
Thu 9th April
20°
0.0mm
18kmh SSW
25%
Fri 10th April
20°
0.0mm
19kmh S
3%
Sat 11th April
19°
0.3mm
35kmh ESE
64%
Sun 12th April
19°
0.0mm
40kmh SE
57%
Mon 13th April
19°
0.9mm
19kmh SE
81%
Tue 14th April
18°
11.5mm
46kmh SSW
95%
Wed 15th April
18°
5.1mm
54kmh SSE
92%
Thu 16th April
19°
0.0mm
46kmh SE
83%
Fri 17th April
18°
0.1mm
20kmh ESE
39%
Sat 18th April
18°
0.5mm
22kmh E
74%
Sun 19th April
19°
0.6mm
30kmh ENE
68%
Mon 20th April
19°
1.4mm
38kmh ENE
62%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° 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 10 days of light rain with an average of 3.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 65%.

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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