Beach Weather in Hot Water Beach, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
19°
Swim
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
18°
 
Sea
18°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
14°
 
Sea
14°
 
Sea
14°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
17°
 
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 16° 19° 19° 18° 16°
100% 100% 100% 67% 69% 66% 83% 85%
0.2mm 0.8mm 1.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 17° 19° 20° 18° 15°
100% 90% 18% 11% 2% 0% 0% 32%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 18° 21° 21° 19° 14°
90% 7% 26% 11% 0% 2% 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°
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 14° 19° 20° 21° 19° 15°
8% 9% 9% 3% 0% 1% 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°
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 19° 22° 22° 20° 16°
7% 11% 5% 2% 13% 14% 10% 14%
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 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 16° 16° 20° 19° 20° 19° 16°
53% 59% 45% 40% 58% 53% 8% 26%
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 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 14° 17° 21° 20° 17° 15°
14% 12% 27% 35% 21% 81% 71% 82%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
22
kmh
15
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
7.9s 7.8s 7.6s 7.6s 7.7s 7.8s 7.9s 8.0s
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.4m
7.9s 7.9s 7.7s 7.5s 7.3s 7.2s 7.9s 8.0s
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
6
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
7.8s 7.7s 7.6s 7.4s 7.1s 7.0s 8.3s 8.1s
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
8.0s 7.7s 7.9s 7.7s 8.2s 8.5s 8.4s 8.3s
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
7
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
8.3s 8.4s 8.4s 8.4s 8.4s 8.4s 8.4s 8.3s
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
8.4s 8.9s 9.0s 9.0s 8.9s 8.8s 8.7s 8.5s
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.7m
0.9m
0.7m
0.3m
8.5s 8.5s 8.5s 8.5s 8.6s 8.8s 9.1s 9.7s
Wed 6th December
2:03 AM 8:01 AM 2:23 PM 8:41 PM
1.70 1.10 1.80 1.10
Thu 7th December
2:51 AM 8:56 AM 3:11 PM 9:29 PM
1.70 1.10 1.80 1.10
Fri 8th December
3:44 AM 9:50 AM 4:02 PM 10:16 PM
1.70 1.20 1.80 1.00
Sat 9th December
4:44 AM 10:43 AM 4:55 PM 11:03 PM
1.70 1.10 1.80 1.00
Sun 10th December
5:43 AM 11:34 AM 5:48 PM 11:50 PM
1.80 1.10 1.80 0.90
Mon 11th December
6:36 AM 12:24 PM 6:39 PM
1.90 1.00 1.90
Tue 12th December
12:39 AM 7:23 AM 1:13 PM 7:29 PM
0.80 2.00 0.90 2.00
Wed 6th December
20°
2.8mm
10kmh SW
83%
Thu 7th December
20°
0.0mm
23kmh WSW
31%
Fri 8th December
21°
0.0mm
10kmh W
17%
Sat 9th December
21°
0.0mm
10kmh NW
3%
Sun 10th December
23°
0.0mm
15kmh W
9%
Mon 11th December
20°
0.0mm
10kmh NNE
42%
Tue 12th December
21°
0.1mm
22kmh WSW
42%
Wed 13th December
21°
0.0mm
12kmh W
18%
Thu 14th December
20°
0.0mm
23kmh WSW
37%
Fri 15th December
22°
0.0mm
20kmh W
16%
Sat 16th December
20°
0.0mm
14kmh ENE
35%
Sun 17th December
22°
0.0mm
11kmh NNW
16%
Mon 18th December
22°
0.0mm
14kmh NNE
54%
Tue 19th December
22°
0.0mm
12kmh N
64%

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 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 33%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Hot Water Beach, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato Region, North Island, New Zealand

Taking a holiday at the beautiful Hot Water Beach, located on the Coromandel Peninsula in the Waikato Region of North Island, New Zealand is an unforgettable experience. This stunning beach offers visitors a unique and relaxing getaway, with its natural hot springs and picturesque surroundings. Whether you're looking to unwind by soaking in the warm waters or exploring the local attractions, Hot Water Beach promises a mix of adventure and rejuvenation.

Beach Type

Hot Water Beach is characterized by its fine golden sand, which contrasts beautifully with the crystal-clear blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. The beach stretches for approximately 2 kilometers and is surrounded by lush green hills and native trees.

While not specifically known for its snorkeling or diving opportunities due to lack of rocks or reefs, there are still plenty of marine life sightings in this area thanks to its diverse ecosystem. However, the main attraction at this beach is without a doubt its natural hot springs.

Beach Activities

The most popular activity at Hot Water Beach is digging your own personal hot pool in the sand during low tide. Naturally heated mineral water bubbles up through the sand, creating a unique spa experience right on the beach. Remember to bring a spade or rent one from nearby shops!

Surfing is another popular activity at Hot Water Beach due to its consistent waves and swells. There are several surf schools nearby for those who wish to learn or improve their skills.

Nature lovers can explore nearby trails that lead through native bush areas with scenic lookouts offering breathtaking views of Mercury Bay and surrounding beaches.

Accommodations

There are several accommodation options near Hot Water Beach, ranging from budget-friendly options like Top 10 Holiday Park to more luxurious stays such as Pacific View B&B or The Church Accommodation. These establishments offer comfortable rooms and amenities close to the beach.

Areas to Stay In

Since there aren't many hotels situated directly on Hot Water Beach itself, consider staying in nearby areas like Hahei or Whitianga. These towns offer a variety of accommodations, restaurants, and shops while still being in close proximity to Hot Water Beach.

Hahei, just a short drive from the beach, is known for its laid-back atmosphere and stunning Cathedral Cove, making it an ideal location for those who want to explore more of the Coromandel Peninsula's natural beauty.

Whitianga is another great option as it offers more amenities and a larger range of accommodations. Located about 30 minutes from Hot Water Beach, it's also an ideal base for exploring other attractions in the region such as driving Creek Railway or visiting New Chums Beach.

Beach Amenities

Hot Water Beach offers limited facilities like public toilets and changing rooms near the main car park. There are also a few shops where you can rent or buy spades for digging hot pools and purchase snacks or refreshments. It is recommended to bring your own beach essentials such as towels, sunscreen, and picnic supplies. Parking can be limited on busy days, so consider arriving early to secure a spot.

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