Beach Weather in Piha Beach, Auckland Region, New Zealand

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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19°
 
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19°
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18°
 
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17°
 
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16°
 
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14°
 
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14°
 
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13°
 
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14°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Piha Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will have 1.0mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 70%.

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.

Piha Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:36 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 63% 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 Piha Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 34%.

PIHA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 18° 16° 19° 22° 18° 18° 16°
100% 86% 47% 17% 86% 100% 63% 68%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.9mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Wed 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 16° 18° 17° 15° 15° 14°
100% 82% 61% 50% 100% 100% 83% 51%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 2.3mm 1.2mm 0.1mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Thu 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 15° 17° 21° 20° 18° 17°
46% 72% 87% 86% 5% 52% 35% 54%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Fri 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 19° 21° 21° 19° 16°
12% 8% 11% 22% 63% 81% 27% 11%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sat 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 20° 22° 22° 19° 16°
14% 25% 45% 35% 77% 33% 28% 23%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sun 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 20° 23° 22° 19° 16°
12% 16% 17% 34% 80% 76% 14% 20%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Mon 24th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 20° 23° 22° 19° 17°
20% 13% 24% 19% 17% 18% 15% 18%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Tue 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.0m
0.8m
9.9s 3.5s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 4.7s 5.5s 5.7s
Wed 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
15
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
5.7s 5.6s 9.6s 9.4s 9.3s 9.2s 9.2s 9.1s
Thu 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
28
kmh
22
kmh
15
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.8m
9.1s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s
Fri 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 14.5s 8.9s 9.0s 9.0s 8.8s
Sat 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
9.2s 9.1s 9.9s 10.1s 10.0s 9.8s 9.7s 9.8s
Sun 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
9.9s 9.7s 9.7s 9.8s 9.9s 9.5s 9.4s 9.5s
Mon 24th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
1
kmh
8
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.4m
9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.7s 9.7s 9.6s 9.7s 9.7s
Tue 18th March
12:36 AM 6:44 AM 12:47 PM 7:04 PM
3.00 0.68 2.97 0.66
Wed 19th March
1:07 AM 7:17 AM 1:19 PM 7:36 PM
2.91 0.80 2.84 0.78
Thu 20th March
1:40 AM 7:53 AM 1:55 PM 8:13 PM
2.79 0.95 2.70 0.92
Fri 21st March
2:19 AM 8:35 AM 2:38 PM 8:57 PM
2.65 1.09 2.55 1.07
Sat 22nd March
3:08 AM 9:31 AM 3:35 PM 9:55 PM
2.53 1.22 2.42 1.18
Sun 23rd March
4:16 AM 10:44 AM 4:49 PM 11:10 PM
2.44 1.28 2.36 1.23
Mon 24th March
5:38 AM 12:05 PM 6:11 PM
2.45 1.23 2.40
Tue 18th March
23°
1.0mm
28kmh NW
70%
Wed 19th March
19°
4.3mm
19kmh WNW
78%
Thu 20th March
22°
0.0mm
12kmh SE
54%
Fri 21st March
21°
0.0mm
6kmh SSW
29%
Sat 22nd March
22°
0.1mm
13kmh ENE
35%
Sun 23rd March
23°
0.0mm
8kmh W
33%
Mon 24th March
23°
0.0mm
9kmh SW
18%
Tue 25th March
23°
0.0mm
13kmh S
39%
Wed 26th March
22°
0.0mm
20kmh ENE
55%
Thu 27th March
21°
0.1mm
18kmh ENE
67%
Fri 28th March
19°
9.2mm
13kmh ESE
98%
Sat 29th March
21°
0.2mm
14kmh SSW
72%
Sun 30th March
20°
0.0mm
14kmh SW
42%
Mon 31st March
19°
0.1mm
21kmh SW
27%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° 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 7 days of light rain with an average of 2.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 51%.

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

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

Piha Beach is a popular coastal destination located on the west coast of Auckland Region, North Island, New Zealand. Known for its stunning black sand beaches, powerful surf, and dramatic natural landscapes, Piha Beach is an excellent choice for a holiday getaway filled with relaxation and adventure.

Beach Type

Piha Beach is characterized by its unique black sand, which is a result of iron content from volcanic formations. While the sand can get hot during the day, it certainly adds to the beach's distinctive beauty. The beach stretches along 2.5 kilometers, offering plenty of space for beachgoers to enjoy.

The surrounding area features rugged cliffs and lush native vegetation, making it an ideal location for nature lovers. In addition to sandy stretches perfect for sunbathing and relaxing, there are also rocky parts near Lion Rock and Taitomo Island that provide an interesting environment for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. Fish and other marine life can be found around these rocky areas due to their preference for such habitats.

Beach Activities

Piha Beach offers a range of exciting activities to suit different preferences:

  1. Surfing: Piha Beach is famous for its strong surf conditions, attracting both beginners and experienced surfers alike. There are several surf schools nearby that offer lessons and equipment rentals.
  2. Swimming: The beach offers designated swimming areas patrolled by lifeguards during summer months.
  3. Fishing: The rocky outcrops along the coastline create great spots for rock fishing enthusiasts.
  4. Hiking: With numerous walking trails around the area, visitors can explore the natural beauty of Piha's coastal forest and cliffs.
  5. Photography: The stunning landscapes make Piha a popular location for photographers looking to capture memorable shots.

Accommodations

While there are no large resorts or hotels directly on Piha Beach itself, there are several accommodation options in the vicinity:

  1. Piha Beachstay: A comfortable guesthouse located just a short walk from the beach, offering private rooms, shared dorms, and self-contained apartments.
  2. Black Sands Lodge: A collection of eco-friendly cottages and studios nestled in native bushland, within walking distance to the beach.
  3. Lone Kauri Lodge Karekare: Located in nearby Karekare, this lodge offers bed and breakfast accommodation with stunning views of surrounding natural landscapes.

Areas to Stay In

Visitors can choose from several areas around Piha Beach for their stay:

  1. Piha Village: The small village near the beach offers a range of accommodation options, along with cafes and convenience stores.
  2. Karekare: For those looking for a quieter experience, Karekare is a neighboring beach settlement that also offers accommodation options in a more serene setting.
  3. Anawhata: Another nearby beach community, Anawhata is perfect for those seeking seclusion and tranquility.

Beach Amenities

Piha Beach provides a range of amenities to ensure visitors have an enjoyable experience:

  1. Lifeguard services during summer months
  2. Public restrooms and changing facilities
  3. Picnic areas and barbecue facilities
  4. Cafes and convenience stores in Piha Village
  5. Surf schools offering lessons and equipment rentals

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