Beach Weather in Karekare Beach, Auckland Region, New Zealand

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19°
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17°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Karekare 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 0.4mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 53%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 26kmh from the West-Southwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Karekare Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:13 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 91% 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 Karekare 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 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 46%.

KAREKARE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 17° 17° 18° 19° 19° 18° 18°
100% 94% 37% 42% 27% 9% 91% 31%
0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 17° 18° 18° 17° 16°
63% 11% 33% 50% 27% 23% 39% 29%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 16° 17° 18° 19° 18° 17°
34% 84% 59% 38% 31% 35% 97% 84%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Mon 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 18° 18° 18° 17°
35% 90% 80% 77% 73% 83% 78% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Tue 24th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 17° 19° 19° 19° 18°
20% 48% 54% 25% 7% 37% 66% 66%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Wed 25th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 18° 18° 19° 18° 17°
75% 94% 64% 24% 4% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 26th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 18° 18° 17° 16°
0% 3% 16% 20% 14% 70% 72% 40%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.6m
15.4s 15.4s 15.3s 15.2s 14.7s 14.5s 14.4s 14.7s
Sat 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
1.5m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
14.6s 14.4s 13.8s 13.5s 13.2s 13.2s 13.1s 13.1s
Sun 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
1.6m
12.6s 12.6s 12.6s 12.5s 14.1s 14.2s 13.4s 13.3s
Mon 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
0.8m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
13.5s 13.4s 13.3s 13.3s 13.6s 13.4s 13.2s 12.8s
Tue 24th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
12.6s 12.4s 12.1s 11.9s 11.7s 11.5s 11.3s 20.3s
Wed 25th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
0.8m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.3m
1.3m
0.1m
19.2s 11.1s 11.1s 10.9s 10.4s 9.1s 8.6s 16.4s
Thu 26th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.7m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
16.2s 15.9s 15.6s 15.2s 14.6s 14.4s 14.2s 14.2s
Fri 20th February
12:06 AM 6:14 AM 12:21 PM 6:39 PM
3.18 0.41 3.30 0.38
Sat 21st February
12:43 AM 6:52 AM 12:59 PM 7:18 PM
3.18 0.44 3.25 0.43
Sun 22nd February
1:22 AM 7:32 AM 1:40 PM 7:59 PM
3.12 0.53 3.14 0.54
Mon 23rd February
2:05 AM 8:18 AM 2:27 PM 8:47 PM
3.01 0.68 2.98 0.69
Tue 24th February
2:56 AM 9:12 AM 3:23 PM 9:43 PM
2.86 0.85 2.80 0.85
Wed 25th February
3:58 AM 10:19 AM 4:32 PM 10:52 PM
2.71 1.01 2.63 0.99
Thu 26th February
5:17 AM 11:42 AM 5:53 PM
2.62 1.09 2.55
Fri 20th February
19°
0.4mm
23kmh WSW
53%
Sat 21st February
18°
0.0mm
21kmh SSW
34%
Sun 22nd February
19°
0.0mm
21kmh WSW
57%
Mon 23rd February
19°
0.1mm
14kmh SW
64%
Tue 24th February
19°
0.0mm
17kmh WSW
40%
Wed 25th February
19°
0.0mm
17kmh SSW
32%
Thu 26th February
18°
0.0mm
14kmh SSW
29%
Fri 27th February
19°
0.0mm
18kmh SW
53%
Sat 28th February
21°
0.2mm
11kmh SE
29%
Sun 1st March
19°
0.0mm
14kmh SSE
17%
Mon 2nd March
19°
0.0mm
15kmh SSW
3%
Tue 3rd March
19°
0.0mm
21kmh SW
55%
Wed 4th March
20°
0.0mm
11kmh WSW
43%
Thu 5th March
19°
0.0mm
10kmh SW
55%

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 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 3 days of very light rain with an average of 0.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 40%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Karekare Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Karekare Beach, Auckland Region, North Island, New Zealand

Karekare Beach is a stunning beach destination located in the Auckland Region on the North Island of New Zealand. This remote, wild beach is famous for its dramatic landscapes, black sands, and rugged beauty. It's an ideal spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a peaceful holiday surrounded by nature.

Beach Type

Karekare Beach features a unique mixture of coarse black sand and small pebbles. The sand is volcanic in origin, giving it its distinctive dark color. While the beach may not have powdery white sand or reefs that attract a wide variety of marine life for snorkeling or diving, its rocky surroundings provide ample opportunities to explore tide pools and observe some interesting sea creatures.

Beach Activities

  • Surfing: Karekare Beach is known for its excellent surfing conditions due to its consistent waves and lack of crowds. Both beginners and experienced surfers can enjoy the surf at this picturesque beach.
  • Hiking: The surrounding Waitakere Ranges offer numerous hiking trails with breathtaking views of the coastline, waterfalls, and native bush. The popular Karekare Falls track is an easy walk from the beach.
  • Swimming: While the waters at Karekare Beach may be a bit rougher than other beaches in the area, it's still perfect for cooling off on a hot day. Be cautious when swimming as there can be strong riptides.
  • Beachcombing: The unique black sand and rocky shoreline make for excellent beachcombing opportunities. You might find interesting shells, rocks or even pieces of driftwood.

Accommodations

There are no beach resorts or hotels directly on Karekare Beach; however, there are several accommodations options nearby:

  • Karekare Lodge: A charming bed & breakfast located just a few minutes' walk from Karekare Beach offering comfortable rooms and stunning views.
  • Lone Kauri Lodge: A cozy, eco-friendly lodge situated in the heart of the Waitakere Ranges, which provides easy access to Karekare Beach and the surrounding hiking trails.

Areas to Stay In

  • Piha: Located just north of Karekare Beach, Piha is a small coastal settlement with a selection of accommodations, cafes, and shops. It's a popular destination among surfers and beachgoers.
  • Titirangi: This picturesque village on the edge of the Waitakere Ranges offers a range of accommodations and dining options. It's about a 30-minute drive from Karekare Beach.

Beach Amenities

Karekare Beach offers limited amenities due to its remote location; however, visitors can still find:

  • Public restrooms
  • Limited parking spaces
  • Lifeguard services during peak summer months
  • Picnic tables and BBQ facilities at nearby Karekare Reserve

It's important to note that there are no shops or cafes directly at Karekare Beach. Visitors should come prepared with food, drinks, sunscreen and other essentials for their day at the beach.

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