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 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 0.7mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 80%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and extremely strong at 59kmh 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 05:12 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 96% 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 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.3mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 31%.

WHANGAPOUA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 25th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 15° 13°
86% 67% 87% 83% 70% 71% 96% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 26th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12°
13% 54% 100% 100% 98% 81% 88% 100%
0.0mm 0.2mm 1.2mm 0.6mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 27th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 13° 14° 15° 15° 15°
100% 87% 73% 17% 7% 1% 6% 20%
0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 28th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 15° 15° 15° 16° 15° 15°
13% 13% 14% 30% 37% 31% 29% 20%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 29th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 15° 14°
77% 90% 91% 82% 88% 66% 16% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 30th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 15° 15°
33% 74% 78% 61% 70% 100% 100% 97%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 1st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14°
94% 73% 90% 84% 72% 30% 26% 37%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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16°
16°
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Thu 25th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
38
kmh
35
kmh
16
kmh
33
kmh
46
kmh
59
kmh
59
kmh
1.5m
1.4m
1.1m
0.5m
1.3m
1.5m
1.8m
2.2m
7.7s 8.0s 8.0s 8.0s 7.7s 7.9s 8.3s 8.5s
Fri 26th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
17
kmh
43
kmh
56
kmh
55
kmh
54
kmh
60
kmh
60
kmh
1.6m
0.7m
0.8m
1.4m
1.8m
2.0m
1.8m
1.4m
8.8s 8.8s 8.8s 8.8s 9.4s 9.4s 9.5s 9.5s
Sat 27th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46
kmh
28
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
34
kmh
29
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
1.0m
0.8m
0.9m
9.6s 9.7s 9.7s 9.8s 9.9s 9.8s 9.8s 9.9s
Sun 28th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
34
kmh
39
kmh
38
kmh
0.4m
1.0m
0.7m
0.8m
1.3m
1.4m
0.9m
0.9m
10.1s 9.9s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.5s 9.4s
Mon 29th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
39
kmh
1.1m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
0.9m
0.8m
1.1m
9.5s 9.7s 9.5s 9.3s 9.3s 9.3s 9.3s 9.3s
Tue 30th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
1.4m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.0m
0.9m
9.2s 9.2s 9.1s 8.9s 8.8s 8.7s 8.8s 8.8s
Wed 1st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
8.8s 8.7s 8.6s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 9.0s 10.7s
Thu 25th June
2:56 AM 9:14 AM 3:33 PM 9:43 PM
1.72 0.39 1.70 0.49
Fri 26th June
3:52 AM 10:09 AM 4:29 PM 10:39 PM
1.68 0.42 1.70 0.53
Sat 27th June
4:46 AM 11:01 AM 5:22 PM 11:32 PM
1.67 0.45 1.72 0.56
Sun 28th June
5:37 AM 11:50 AM 6:10 PM
1.67 0.47 1.75
Mon 29th June
12:20 AM 6:23 AM 12:34 PM 6:54 PM
0.57 1.68 0.47 1.78
Tue 30th June
1:04 AM 7:06 AM 1:16 PM 7:34 PM
0.56 1.71 0.47 1.82
Wed 1st July
1:44 AM 7:45 AM 1:54 PM 8:11 PM
0.55 1.73 0.46 1.85
Thu 25th June
16°
0.7mm
34kmh S
80%
Fri 26th June
12°
2.2mm
55kmh SSW
79%
Sat 27th June
15°
0.3mm
24kmh SSW
38%
Sun 28th June
16°
0.0mm
26kmh SSE
23%
Mon 29th June
15°
0.0mm
32kmh SE
73%
Tue 30th June
15°
0.0mm
32kmh ESE
76%
Wed 1st July
14°
0.1mm
26kmh ESE
63%
Thu 2nd July
14°
0.0mm
15kmh ESE
19%
Fri 3rd July
14°
0.7mm
17kmh ENE
72%
Sat 4th July
15°
0.2mm
17kmh NNE
70%
Sun 5th July
16°
0.0mm
23kmh NNW
67%
Mon 6th July
16°
2.3mm
39kmh N
74%
Tue 7th July
15°
2.5mm
33kmh WSW
76%
Wed 8th July
12°
0.0mm
23kmh SSE
17%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 8 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 59%.

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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