Beach Weather in Cathedral Cove, Hahei, New Zealand

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Beach Weather Today in Cathedral Cove

Today the maximum temperature will be 10° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 30%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 24kmh from the North-Northwest. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Cathedral Cove faces East-Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:30 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 Cathedral Cove

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.6mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 33%.

CATHEDRAL COVE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 15° 14° 11° 10°
7% 42% 70% 3% 36% 70% 12% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 13° 12° 12° 14° 13° 11° 10°
75% 76% 100% 77% 87% 73% 73% 72%
0.0mm 1.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11°
88% 81% 82% 77% 68% 59% 70% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 10°
3% 5% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 13° 10°
1% 0% 3% 0% 0% 8% 43% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 12° 13° 13° 10°
2% 43% 72% 58% 62% 67% 15% 21%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 5th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 13°
73% 62% 41% 87% 47% 29% 4% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
24
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
12.1s 12.1s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.3s
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
33
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
1.0m
0.7m
0.6m
11.2s 5.9s 6.5s 7.0s 7.0s 6.9s 6.8s 6.6s
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
20
kmh
39
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.3m
1.0m
11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.7s 10.6s 5.7s 5.5s 15.6s
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
15.4s 15.3s 6.3s 6.2s 5.8s 5.1s 4.9s 4.9s
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
14.3s 13.9s 13.6s 13.5s 13.5s 13.4s 13.3s 13.0s
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
17
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.4m
0.1m
12.8s 12.8s 12.7s 12.7s 12.7s 12.5s 12.3s 4.7s
Wed 5th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
12.1s 12.2s 12.1s 11.9s 4.3s 11.9s 11.7s 11.6s
Thu 30th July
1:18 AM 7:22 AM 1:30 PM 7:47 PM
0.48 1.65 0.41 1.77
Fri 31st July
2:00 AM 8:05 AM 2:12 PM 8:27 PM
0.42 1.69 0.38 1.81
Sat 1st August
2:41 AM 8:46 AM 2:53 PM 9:05 PM
0.37 1.72 0.35 1.82
Sun 2nd August
3:21 AM 9:26 AM 3:33 PM 9:43 PM
0.33 1.74 0.34 1.83
Mon 3rd August
4:00 AM 10:06 AM 4:13 PM 10:23 PM
0.30 1.75 0.34 1.82
Tue 4th August
4:40 AM 10:49 AM 4:56 PM 11:04 PM
0.28 1.76 0.35 1.81
Wed 5th August
5:23 AM 11:34 AM 5:42 PM 11:50 PM
0.27 1.76 0.37 1.80
Thu 30th July
15°
0.1mm
17kmh NNW
30%
Fri 31st July
14°
1.3mm
22kmh WNW
79%
Sat 1st August
11°
0.6mm
10kmh WNW
66%
Sun 2nd August
11°
0.0mm
23kmh SW
1%
Mon 3rd August
13°
0.0mm
8kmh WSW
18%
Tue 4th August
13°
0.2mm
13kmh SSE
42%
Wed 5th August
13°
0.0mm
8kmh SSW
51%
Thu 6th August
11°
0.2mm
28kmh SE
44%
Fri 7th August
12°
0.0mm
19kmh SE
52%
Sat 8th August
12°
0.2mm
10kmh SE
17%
Sun 9th August
12°
0.0mm
12kmh SE
9%
Mon 10th August
13°
0.1mm
17kmh SE
33%
Tue 11th August
14°
0.0mm
5kmh SE
23%
Wed 12th August
14°
0.1mm
4kmh E
19%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 8 days of very light rain with an average of 0.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 35%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Cathedral Cove, Hahei, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato Region, North Island, New Zealand

Cathedral Cove is a stunning beach located in Hahei, on the Coromandel Peninsula in the Waikato Region of New Zealand's North Island. This picturesque destination is known for its natural beauty, crystal-clear waters, and unique rock formations. It's the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and indulge in a relaxing holiday by the sea.

Beach Type

Cathedral Cove features soft, golden sand that is perfect for sunbathing or building sandcastles. The beach is surrounded by lush vegetation and dramatic cliffs, which offer a striking contrast to the clear blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. The area also boasts several rock formations and a nearby marine reserve, making it an excellent spot for snorkeling and diving as numerous fish species inhabit these rocky areas.

Beach Activities

There are plenty of activities to enjoy at Cathedral Cove:

  • Swimming: With its calm, clear waters, Cathedral Cove is an ideal location for swimming.
  • Snorkeling & Diving: Explore the nearby marine reserve with its abundant marine life, including snapper, red moki, blue maomao, kelp forests, and colorful sponges.
  • Kayaking: Paddle along the coastline to explore sea caves and other lesser known gems.
  • Hiking: Take a scenic hike along the Cathedral Cove Walkway that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
  • Photography: Capture stunning images of this picturesque beach with its unique rock formations like Te Hoho Rock and Cathedral Arch.

Accommodations

While there are no hotels or resorts located directly on Cathedral Cove Beach itself due to its protected status as part of a marine reserve, there are several accommodations available within close proximity in Hahei:

  1. Cathedral Cove Lodge Villas: These self-contained villas offer comfort and luxury just steps away from Hahei Beach.
  2. Tatahi Lodge Beach Resort: A family-friendly resort with a variety of accommodation options, including motel units, cottages, and apartments.
  3. Hahei Holiday Resort: Located adjacent to Hahei Beach, this resort offers various accommodation choices such as cabins, campsites, and self-contained units.

Areas to Stay In

Hahei Village is the most recommended area to stay in when visiting Cathedral Cove. The village is small but offers a range of accommodation options, from budget-friendly campsites to luxurious villas. Staying in Hahei Village allows visitors easy access to Cathedral Cove Beach, as well as other attractions like Hot Water Beach and the Coromandel Coastal Walkway.

Beach Amenities

Cathedral Cove Beach offers several amenities for visitors:

  • Public toilets
  • Picnic tables
  • Parking (limited availability)
  • Guided tours (kayaking or boat trips)
  • Access to the Cathedral Cove Walkway

It's important to note that there are no shops or cafes directly at the beach, so visitors should bring their own food and drinks if planning on spending the day at Cathedral Cove.

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