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

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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Best
Tan
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21°
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22°
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21°
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20°
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19°
 
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17°
 
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16°
 
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15°
 
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16°
 
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17°
 
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18°
 

Beach Weather Today in Whangapoua Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will have 0.3mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 57%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 33kmh from the South East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Whangapoua Beach faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:20 PM. The skies should be fairly 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today, Sunday will have 0.3mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 57%.

WHANGAPOUA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 16°
79% 63% 69% 3% 29% 88% 45% 87%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Mon 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 17° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16°
53% 100% 77% 75% 87% 81% 82% 16%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 17°
79% 77% 86% 63% 57% 88% 25% 75%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 17° 17° 17° 16° 17°
82% 83% 54% 83% 52% 74% 73% 33%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16°
79% 53% 80% 25% 65% 67% 53% 28%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 17° 17° 16°
47% 53% 89% 23% 1% 8% 57% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 17° 17° 17° 17° 17°
74% 91% 77% 80% 80% 85% 74% 75%
0.1mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
23
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
0.7m
1.3m
1.4m
1.2m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
9.5s 8.0s 8.2s 8.5s 8.1s 9.5s 9.6s 9.9s
Mon 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
25
kmh
0.8m
1.1m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
7.6s 9.4s 9.4s 8.9s 8.1s 8.3s 7.9s 7.7s
Tue 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
9.0s 9.2s 14.5s 14.4s 9.7s 9.3s 9.2s 9.0s
Wed 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
9.1s 9.1s 9.0s 9.0s 9.1s 9.1s 8.9s 13.7s
Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
13.5s 13.4s 6.6s 12.8s 12.7s 12.6s 12.4s 12.0s
Fri 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.5s 11.4s 11.2s 11.2s 11.2s
Sat 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
25
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
1.0m
0.7m
0.8m
11.2s 9.8s 9.7s 10.1s 10.2s 12.2s 12.3s 12.0s
Sun 17th May
12:36 AM 6:41 AM 1:01 PM 7:20 PM
0.47 2.39 0.30 2.47
Mon 18th May
1:29 AM 7:34 AM 1:53 PM 8:12 PM
0.42 2.41 0.26 2.51
Tue 19th May
2:22 AM 8:28 AM 2:45 PM 9:04 PM
0.40 2.41 0.26 2.52
Wed 20th May
3:17 AM 9:23 AM 3:37 PM 9:58 PM
0.41 2.38 0.30 2.50
Thu 21st May
4:13 AM 10:19 AM 4:31 PM 10:53 PM
0.44 2.32 0.37 2.44
Fri 22nd May
5:10 AM 11:16 AM 5:27 PM 11:49 PM
0.49 2.25 0.47 2.37
Sat 23rd May
6:08 AM 12:14 PM 6:25 PM
0.54 2.18 0.57
Sun 17th May
16°
0.3mm
26kmh SE
57%
Mon 18th May
16°
0.1mm
26kmh SE
71%
Tue 19th May
17°
0.3mm
28kmh ESE
68%
Wed 20th May
17°
0.2mm
26kmh ESE
66%
Thu 21st May
16°
0.1mm
16kmh ESE
56%
Fri 22nd May
17°
0.0mm
10kmh SE
43%
Sat 23rd May
17°
0.5mm
19kmh E
79%
Sun 24th May
18°
0.3mm
33kmh E
67%
Mon 25th May
17°
0.2mm
32kmh E
84%
Tue 26th May
18°
0.9mm
10kmh NE
79%
Wed 27th May
18°
10.1mm
41kmh ENE
78%
Thu 28th May
18°
9.9mm
26kmh NNE
84%
Fri 29th May
18°
1.1mm
15kmh NNW
59%
Sat 30th May
16°
1.0mm
6kmh W
44%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° 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 13 days of very light rain with an average of 1.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 67%.

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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