Beach Weather in Matapouri Bay, Matapouri, New Zealand

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Beach Weather Today in Matapouri Bay

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

Today will have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 37%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 24kmh from the South East. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Matapouri Bay faces East-Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 07:37 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

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 Matapouri Bay

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 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.2mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.8mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 67%.

MATAPOURI BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 15° 19° 21° 20° 15°
0% 4% 25% 96% 89% 68% 9% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 15° 21° 23° 21° 15°
18% 17% 23% 51% 3% 43% 22% 34%
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 March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 16° 21° 21° 19° 16°
100% 100% 100% 46% 69% 73% 70% 58%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.8mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 16° 22° 22° 20° 16°
100% 100% 100% 43% 71% 70% 16% 81%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 17° 21° 21° 19° 17°
88% 24% 30% 63% 64% 76% 77% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.5mm 0.6mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 17° 19° 19° 18° 17°
83% 71% 69% 80% 79% 76% 75% 66%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.6mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 24th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 17° 17° 19° 19° 17° 16°
64% 62% 72% 69% 74% 67% 79% 70%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
7.3s 8.6s 8.3s 8.4s 8.2s 15.9s 6.9s 7.0s
Thu 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.3m
0.5m
7.0s 7.3s 7.5s 7.9s 9.1s 10.5s 10.5s 10.4s
Fri 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
1
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.3m
0.1m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
10.3s 10.3s 10.3s 10.2s 10.1s 10.0s 9.8s 9.8s
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
9.7s 9.6s 9.5s 9.4s 9.3s 9.3s 9.3s 9.3s
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
9.2s 9.1s 9.0s 8.9s 8.9s 8.7s 8.6s 8.5s
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
8.4s 12.8s 12.5s 12.7s 12.5s 14.3s 14.1s 13.9s
Tue 24th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
36
kmh
29
kmh
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
13.6s 13.5s 13.4s 12.7s 12.6s 13.0s 12.7s 12.6s
Wed 18th March
1:19 AM 7:37 AM 1:49 PM 8:02 PM
0.63 2.24 0.65 2.22
Thu 19th March
2:05 AM 8:22 AM 2:35 PM 8:49 PM
0.55 2.34 0.54 2.32
Fri 20th March
2:50 AM 9:06 AM 3:19 PM 9:35 PM
0.48 2.41 0.45 2.39
Sat 21st March
3:36 AM 9:51 AM 4:04 PM 10:21 PM
0.44 2.45 0.39 2.44
Sun 22nd March
4:22 AM 10:37 AM 4:50 PM 11:08 PM
0.44 2.45 0.37 2.45
Mon 23rd March
5:10 AM 11:25 AM 5:37 PM 11:57 PM
0.47 2.42 0.39 2.42
Tue 24th March
6:01 AM 12:14 PM 6:26 PM
0.52 2.35 0.44
Wed 18th March
21°
0.1mm
11kmh ESE
37%
Thu 19th March
23°
0.0mm
5kmh SSE
26%
Fri 20th March
23°
1.4mm
7kmh SW
77%
Sat 21st March
23°
0.2mm
1kmh ESE
72%
Sun 22nd March
22°
1.8mm
5kmh NNE
61%
Mon 23rd March
20°
1.8mm
12kmh ENE
74%
Tue 24th March
19°
0.2mm
17kmh E
69%
Wed 25th March
19°
0.6mm
15kmh E
84%
Thu 26th March
20°
0.2mm
18kmh E
72%
Fri 27th March
19°
0.3mm
17kmh E
79%
Sat 28th March
20°
0.2mm
13kmh E
81%
Sun 29th March
20°
0.2mm
12kmh NE
67%
Mon 30th March
20°
1.6mm
14kmh NE
76%
Tue 31st March
21°
9.7mm
27kmh WSW
91%

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 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 13 days of very light rain with an average of 1.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 69%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Matapouri Bay, Matapouri, Northland Region, North Island, New Zealand

Matapouri Bay is a stunning beach destination located in Matapouri, Northland Region, North Island, New Zealand. This picturesque coastal village offers pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a tranquil atmosphere for a perfect holiday getaway. The bay is known for its family-friendly environment and provides an array of beach activities that cater to all ages and interests.

Beach Type

Matapouri Bay features soft and powdery white sand beaches that stretch along the coastline. The turquoise waters are calm and shallow, making it ideal for swimming and wading. In addition to the sandy shores, there are rocky outcrops and small reefs nearby which attract an abundance of marine life. These areas are perfect for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts who want to explore the underwater world.

Beach Activities

There are numerous beach activities available at Matapouri Bay:

  1. Swimming: The calm waters make it suitable for swimmers of all ages.
  2. Snorkeling: The rocky areas and reefs provide excellent spots for snorkeling where you can discover a variety of fish species.
  3. Surfing: Although the waves at Matapouri Bay are not as intense as other surfing destinations in New Zealand, there are still enjoyable breaks suitable for beginner surfers.
  4. Kayaking: Explore the bay's crystal-clear waters by renting a kayak or bringing your own.
  5. Beachcombing: Take a leisurely stroll along the shore to collect shells or simply enjoy the breathtaking views.
  6. Fishing: The rocky outcrops provide great fishing opportunities for anglers.

Accommodations

While there are no large resorts directly on Matapouri Bay beachfront, there are several accommodation options nearby such as:

  1. Sandy Bay Retreat: A luxury eco-lodge nestled in native bushland just minutes from Matapouri Bay.
  2. Matapouri Holiday Park: Offers a range of accommodations, including cabins, tent sites, and powered campervan sites.
  3. Tui Cabin: A self-contained cabin with stunning views of the bay and surrounding hills.

Areas to Stay In

The areas around Matapouri Bay offer a range of options for visitors looking for a place to stay:

  1. Matapouri Village: This small coastal village has a selection of holiday homes and bed & breakfasts within walking distance to the beach.
  2. Tutukaka Coast: Located just a short drive away, the Tutukaka Coast offers numerous accommodation options such as holiday homes, hotels, and motels. This area is also known for its world-class diving spots and beautiful beaches.
  3. Whangarei: The nearest city to Matapouri Bay is Whangarei, which offers a wide variety of accommodations from budget-friendly hostels to luxury hotels.

Beach Amenities

Matapouri Bay provides visitors with several amenities to ensure a comfortable beach experience:

  • Public toilets
  • Picnic tables
  • BBQ facilities
  • Car parking
  • Boat ramp

With its beautiful white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and abundance of beach activities, Matapouri Bay is an ideal destination for your next holiday getaway in New Zealand's Northland Region.

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