Beach Weather in Pouawa Beach, Gisborne Region, New Zealand

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Beach Weather Today in Pouawa Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 4%.

The winds will be and moderate at 16kmh from the North West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

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 Pouawa Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

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

POUAWA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 13° 18° 18° 14° 12°
4% 4% 3% 4% 5% 5% 7% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 14° 19° 19° 14° 13°
5% 4% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 16° 16° 18° 18° 18° 17° 18°
5% 43% 72% 67% 83% 100% 73% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 14° 14° 14° 15° 14° 13° 12°
92% 100% 91% 97% 64% 56% 95% 92%
0.4mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.6mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 10° 11° 13° 14° 10°
97% 42% 34% 5% 0% 0% 0% 37%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 14° 14° 11°
83% 16% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 15° 16° 11° 10°
0% 0% 85% 100% 18% 99% 100% 95%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
0.6m
0.9m
0.6m
11.9s 11.4s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.7s 10.6s 10.3s
Sat 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
10.1s 10.0s 14.2s 14.0s 13.5s 13.5s 13.7s 17.4s
Sun 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
33
kmh
26
kmh
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
17.0s 15.8s 14.7s 13.9s 18.4s 17.9s 17.5s 16.4s
Mon 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.4m
15.6s 15.2s 16.1s 4.4s 4.7s 5.0s 15.5s 6.1s
Tue 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
24
kmh
15
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
1.4m
0.9m
1.2m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 6.3s 6.3s
Wed 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
15.6s 14.7s 14.2s 14.3s 14.4s 10.4s 14.1s 8.8s
Thu 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
8.7s 8.6s 8.2s 6.8s 6.3s 5.9s 6.1s 6.3s
Fri 16th May
2:21 AM 8:22 AM 2:31 PM 8:49 PM
0.80 1.82 0.71 1.93
Sat 17th May
3:03 AM 9:05 AM 3:13 PM 9:31 PM
0.79 1.82 0.71 1.94
Sun 18th May
3:46 AM 9:49 AM 3:57 PM 10:15 PM
0.78 1.82 0.71 1.95
Mon 19th May
4:31 AM 10:35 AM 4:42 PM 11:00 PM
0.76 1.83 0.71 1.96
Tue 20th May
5:17 AM 11:24 AM 5:31 PM 11:47 PM
0.74 1.84 0.71 1.97
Wed 21st May
6:05 AM 12:15 PM 6:22 PM
0.71 1.87 0.70
Thu 22nd May
12:37 AM 6:56 AM 1:08 PM 7:16 PM
1.98 0.68 1.90 0.69
Fri 16th May
18°
0.0mm
4kmh NNE
4%
Sat 17th May
20°
0.0mm
9kmh NW
1%
Sun 18th May
18°
0.1mm
20kmh N
67%
Mon 19th May
15°
2.0mm
12kmh SSW
85%
Tue 20th May
14°
0.1mm
6kmh SSE
26%
Wed 21st May
14°
0.0mm
4kmh SSE
12%
Thu 22nd May
16°
0.0mm
9kmh NNW
62%
Fri 23rd May
17°
0.0mm
14kmh NNW
34%
Sat 24th May
17°
3.4mm
17kmh N
96%
Sun 25th May
12°
1.6mm
39kmh S
78%
Mon 26th May
13°
0.3mm
29kmh SSW
84%
Tue 27th May
14°
0.0mm
14kmh SSW
43%
Wed 28th May
17°
0.3mm
17kmh NW
41%
Thu 29th May
11°
0.0mm
23kmh SW
50%

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 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 7 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 49%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Pouawa Beach, Gisborne Region, North Island, New Zealand

Taking a holiday at Pouawa Beach in the Gisborne Region on the North Island of New Zealand is an ideal getaway for those seeking a serene and picturesque beach experience. This beautiful location offers a vast range of activities, comfortable accommodations, and stunning natural beauty that will make your stay unforgettable.

Beach Type

Pouawa Beach is known for its coarse yellow sand and rocky shores, providing a unique and peaceful atmosphere for beachgoers. The presence of rocks and nearby reef systems make this beach an excellent spot for snorkeling and diving, as these conditions attract a diverse array of marine life. Explore the underwater world and enjoy the colorful coral formations, various fish species, and other fascinating sea creatures that inhabit the area.

Beach Activities

Popular activities at Pouawa Beach include:

  • Swimming: The calm waters of Pouawa Beach make it ideal for swimming. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the ocean or simply float along the gentle currents.

  • Snorkeling: The rocky shores and reef systems provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling. Discover colorful marine life as you swim through crystal clear waters.

  • Fishing: The rocky coastline offers prime fishing spots for anglers, making it an attractive destination for those looking to cast their lines into the ocean.

  • Beachcombing: Stroll along the shoreline collecting seashells or simply enjoy a leisurely walk while taking in the breathtaking coastal views.

  • Birdwatching: Pouawa Beach attracts various bird species due to its unique environment. Bring your binoculars and enjoy observing these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.

Accommodations

While there are no specific beach resorts or hotels situated directly on Pouawa Beach, plenty of accommodation options are available in nearby towns such as Gisborne or Te Karaka. Choose from hotels, motels, holiday parks, lodges, bed & breakfasts, or even holiday homes to find your perfect vacation rental.

Areas to Stay In

  • Gisborne: Only a 30-minute drive from Pouawa Beach, Gisborne is a bustling coastal city offering various accommodation options, restaurants, and activities. Staying in Gisborne provides easy access to both the beach and city amenities.

  • Te Karaka: Located approximately 45 minutes from Pouawa Beach, Te Karaka is a smaller town with various lodging choices. It's an excellent option for those seeking a quieter atmosphere while still being within driving distance of the beach.

Beach Amenities

Pouawa Beach offers the following amenities:

  • Public restrooms
  • Picnic tables
  • Grass areas for relaxation
  • Limited parking spaces

Keep in mind that there are no lifeguards on duty at Pouawa Beach, so exercise caution and swim at your own risk. Also, as it is a popular spot with locals and visitors alike, it is recommended to arrive early to secure parking during peak seasons.

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