Beach Weather in Cathedral Cove, Hahei, New Zealand

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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Best
Best
Tan
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Tan
Tan
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21°
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22°
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20°
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19°
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19°
 
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17°
 
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15°
 
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15°
 
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15°
 
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16°
 
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16°
 
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18°
 

Beach Weather Today in Cathedral Cove

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 61%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 18kmh 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.

Cathedral Cove faces East-Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:20 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 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 18° 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 2.0mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 48%.

CATHEDRAL COVE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 17° 17° 16° 17° 17°
85% 89% 74% 77% 73% 11% 7% 79%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Thu 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 17° 17° 17° 18° 17°
85% 81% 74% 76% 5% 2% 100% 32%
0.4mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 16° 17° 18° 18° 17°
5% 9% 13% 9% 7% 13% 87% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 16° 17° 17° 18° 18°
2% 8% 10% 2% 4% 14% 57% 57%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sun 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 18° 18° 19° 19° 18°
34% 85% 50% 100% 100% 100% 100% 54%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.7mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.2mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 17° 17° 16° 16° 16°
72% 45% 39% 63% 81% 58% 58% 55%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.6mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 16° 15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 17°
85% 73% 44% 4% 5% 0% 16% 75%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
12.0s 11.9s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.3s 11.1s 11.0s
Thu 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
11
kmh
3
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
10.9s 10.9s 10.9s 10.8s 10.8s 10.7s 10.6s 10.3s
Fri 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
10.1s 10.1s 10.1s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s
Sat 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
10.0s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.7s 9.6s 9.4s
Sun 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
35
kmh
25
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
0.8m
0.6m
9.2s 9.1s 9.1s 9.1s 9.1s 9.1s 9.0s 6.6s
Mon 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
15
kmh
0.3m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
6.6s 6.6s 6.4s 6.1s 5.8s 6.7s 6.6s 6.3s
Tue 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
11
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
20
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
1.2m
1.5m
1.4m
1.0m
6.7s 5.6s 7.4s 6.9s 6.7s 6.3s 6.3s 8.2s
Wed 14th May
1:55 AM 8:08 AM 2:11 PM 8:39 PM
0.72 1.95 0.58 2.03
Thu 15th May
2:34 AM 8:49 AM 2:49 PM 9:19 PM
0.72 1.94 0.58 2.03
Fri 16th May
3:15 AM 9:30 AM 3:28 PM 9:59 PM
0.72 1.92 0.59 2.03
Sat 17th May
3:56 AM 10:13 AM 4:08 PM 10:41 PM
0.73 1.91 0.61 2.02
Sun 18th May
4:40 AM 10:56 AM 4:51 PM 11:25 PM
0.73 1.90 0.63 2.01
Mon 19th May
5:26 AM 11:43 AM 5:37 PM
0.72 1.89 0.64
Tue 20th May
12:13 AM 6:15 AM 12:33 PM 6:28 PM
2.01 0.70 1.89 0.66
Wed 14th May
17°
0.0mm
23kmh S
61%
Thu 15th May
18°
1.2mm
22kmh SSW
56%
Fri 16th May
18°
0.0mm
18kmh WSW
19%
Sat 17th May
18°
0.0mm
10kmh NNW
19%
Sun 18th May
19°
2.0mm
44kmh NNW
77%
Mon 19th May
17°
1.2mm
13kmh SSE
58%
Tue 20th May
16°
0.0mm
17kmh SSE
37%
Wed 21st May
17°
1.4mm
47kmh E
71%
Thu 22nd May
18°
12.1mm
54kmh E
91%
Fri 23rd May
16°
1.4mm
36kmh SSW
70%
Sat 24th May
16°
0.2mm
23kmh WSW
33%
Sun 25th May
17°
0.4mm
33kmh W
46%
Mon 26th May
17°
0.3mm
40kmh WSW
59%
Tue 27th May
16°
0.3mm
18kmh SW
60%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 19° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 10 days of light rain with an average of 2.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 54%.

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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