Beach Weather in Karekare Beach, Auckland Region, New Zealand

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19°
 
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19°
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18°
 
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17°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Karekare Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 41%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 17kmh from the South-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 08:43 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 89% cloud cover 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 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be 1 day of light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 4.7mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 50%.

KAREKARE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 14° 14° 21° 23° 20° 20° 18°
5% 7% 2% 5% 22% 100% 89% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 22° 25° 24° 22° 20°
10% 18% 23% 13% 32% 72% 100% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 15th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 19° 19° 19° 19° 17°
46% 31% 64% 100% 100% 67% 65% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.8mm 2.2mm 1.6mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 16th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 20° 23° 22° 20° 17°
60% 72% 75% 77% 77% 85% 24% 4%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 1.1mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sat 17th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 21° 23° 22° 21° 17°
39% 43% 30% 22% 28% 0% 13% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Sun 18th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 17° 19° 19° 19° 16° 15°
11% 36% 78% 100% 93% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.7mm 2.9mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Mon 19th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 13° 13° 13° 15° 15° 18° 14°
100% 100% 100% 97% 100% 56% 87% 82%
6.3mm 2.1mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
3
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
12.6s 10.0s 9.9s 12.3s 14.1s 13.0s 13.2s 13.3s
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
13.4s 10.7s 10.8s 12.1s 12.1s 12.1s 12.1s 12.1s
Thu 15th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
8
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
12.1s 11.2s 11.0s 11.0s 11.0s 11.0s 7.3s 2.9s
Fri 16th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
1
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
3.3s 7.9s 7.9s 7.7s 9.9s 9.7s 8.2s 7.7s
Sat 17th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
3
kmh
8
kmh
17
kmh
11
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
7.5s 7.3s 10.8s 10.1s 9.9s 9.6s 9.2s 9.1s
Sun 18th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
16
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
9.0s 8.9s 8.8s 8.9s 8.9s 12.1s 15.9s 15.8s
Mon 19th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
13
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.5m
1.5m
1.9m
2.0m
2.1m
15.5s 8.6s 14.8s 14.7s 14.6s 14.5s 14.4s 14.3s
Tue 13th January
6:04 AM 12:18 PM 6:23 PM
2.45 1.25 2.45
Wed 14th January
12:46 AM 7:12 AM 1:26 PM 7:27 PM
1.13 2.48 1.23 2.46
Thu 15th January
1:49 AM 8:14 AM 2:26 PM 8:26 PM
1.08 2.57 1.14 2.53
Fri 16th January
2:45 AM 9:04 AM 3:16 PM 9:17 PM
0.98 2.70 1.01 2.63
Sat 17th January
3:32 AM 9:47 AM 4:00 PM 10:02 PM
0.87 2.83 0.88 2.74
Sun 18th January
4:14 AM 10:26 AM 4:40 PM 10:42 PM
0.75 2.95 0.76 2.84
Mon 19th January
4:52 AM 11:02 AM 5:17 PM 11:19 PM
0.65 3.05 0.66 2.92
Tue 13th January
23°
0.0mm
8kmh WSW
41%
Wed 14th January
25°
0.1mm
12kmh WNW
43%
Thu 15th January
20°
5.3mm
10kmh NNW
70%
Fri 16th January
23°
2.2mm
10kmh W
59%
Sat 17th January
23°
0.0mm
12kmh WSW
23%
Sun 18th January
19°
4.7mm
19kmh ENE
77%
Mon 19th January
18°
8.9mm
13kmh ESE
90%
Tue 20th January
21°
0.0mm
9kmh ESE
3%
Wed 21st January
22°
0.0mm
8kmh SSW
2%
Thu 22nd January
23°
0.0mm
11kmh SW
8%
Fri 23rd January
24°
0.1mm
6kmh NNW
27%
Sat 24th January
23°
0.0mm
24kmh NE
62%
Sun 25th January
23°
1.9mm
22kmh NNE
91%
Mon 26th January
24°
0.5mm
20kmh WNW
51%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 8 days of light rain with an average of 3.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 46%.

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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