Beach Weather in Waikawau Bay, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

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Beach Weather Today in Waikawau Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will have 0.3mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 67%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 21kmh from the East. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Waikawau Bay faces Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 08:16 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 56% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

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 Waikawau 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 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.8mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.2mm of rain and Sunday will have 3.3mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 84%.

WAIKAWAU BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 16° 15° 20° 20° 20° 19° 17°
50% 62% 50% 88% 99% 80% 56% 53%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Sat 15th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 16° 19° 20° 21° 18° 18°
92% 79% 83% 51% 96% 61% 77% 64%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Sun 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 17° 18° 17° 18° 18°
93% 60% 90% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.9mm 0.4mm 1.4mm 0.1mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 20° 20° 21° 21° 21°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.2mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 1.1mm 0.3mm 1.2mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 20° 21° 24° 21° 19° 20°
100% 100% 90% 51% 78% 72% 100% 72%
0.6mm 1.3mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 16° 20° 22° 23° 21° 19°
74% 28% 3% 2% 22% 46% 18% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 21° 22° 22° 21° 18°
82% 61% 32% 12% 57% 83% 73% 39%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 14th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
7.7s 7.6s 7.6s 7.8s 8.0s 13.1s 8.2s 12.6s
Sat 15th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 17.5s
Sun 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
36
kmh
38
kmh
39
kmh
41
kmh
45
kmh
45
kmh
44
kmh
1.6m
1.6m
1.7m
1.7m
1.8m
1.9m
2.2m
2.3m
17.0s 16.4s 16.3s 16.2s 16.2s 16.2s 16.2s 16.2s
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
43
kmh
45
kmh
44
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
41
kmh
41
kmh
2.2m
1.8m
1.8m
1.9m
1.8m
1.7m
1.5m
1.8m
16.2s 16.2s 17.6s 17.3s 17.1s 16.4s 16.1s 16.1s
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
36
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
1.8m
1.2m
0.3m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
16.1s 15.9s 9.4s 9.1s 9.0s 8.9s 8.8s 8.5s
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
0.3m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.1m
8.3s 8.2s 8.1s 8.0s 7.9s 7.6s 7.5s 7.5s
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
8
kmh
16
kmh
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
7.4s 7.4s 7.3s 7.2s 7.1s 7.4s 7.3s 7.4s
Fri 14th February
2:53 AM 9:15 AM 3:23 PM 9:32 PM
0.23 2.22 0.30 2.09
Sat 15th February
3:34 AM 9:55 AM 4:04 PM 10:12 PM
0.24 2.21 0.29 2.09
Sun 16th February
4:13 AM 10:32 AM 4:43 PM 10:49 PM
0.28 2.18 0.30 2.07
Mon 17th February
4:51 AM 11:08 AM 5:20 PM 11:27 PM
0.33 2.13 0.32 2.03
Tue 18th February
5:28 AM 11:44 AM 5:57 PM
0.40 2.08 0.36
Wed 19th February
12:05 AM 6:07 AM 12:22 PM 6:35 PM
1.98 0.48 2.01 0.41
Thu 20th February
12:46 AM 6:49 AM 1:02 PM 7:16 PM
1.93 0.56 1.94 0.46
Fri 14th February
21°
0.3mm
1kmh NE
67%
Sat 15th February
21°
0.2mm
23kmh E
75%
Sun 16th February
18°
3.3mm
27kmh E
92%
Mon 17th February
21°
3.8mm
29kmh ENE
100%
Tue 18th February
24°
2.9mm
17kmh N
82%
Wed 19th February
23°
0.0mm
12kmh NW
33%
Thu 20th February
22°
0.1mm
7kmh W
54%
Fri 21st February
21°
0.0mm
15kmh WSW
24%
Sat 22nd February
20°
0.1mm
22kmh SW
27%
Sun 23rd February
20°
0.0mm
8kmh SW
12%
Mon 24th February
20°
1.1mm
11kmh SE
45%
Tue 25th February
21°
0.0mm
9kmh WSW
32%
Wed 26th February
22°
0.0mm
19kmh WSW
21%
Thu 27th February
23°
0.0mm
2kmh W
20%

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 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 8 days of very light rain with an average of 1.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 49%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Waikawau Bay, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato Region, North Island, New Zealand

A holiday at the picturesque Waikawau Bay in the Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato Region, North Island, New Zealand is a fantastic way to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. This stunning destination offers beautiful sandy beaches, clear blue waters, and a variety of fun activities for everyone to enjoy.

Beach Type

Waikawau Bay is known for its beautiful white sandy beach that stretches for over 1.5 kilometers. The sand is soft and powdery underfoot, making it perfect for sunbathing or digging your toes into while you relax by the water's edge. There are also some rocky areas along the shoreline, which are great for snorkeling and diving as they attract a variety of marine life.

Beach Activities

Some popular activities at Waikawau Bay include:

  • Swimming: The clear blue waters are perfect for taking a refreshing dip on a hot day.
  • Snorkeling and diving: The rocky areas along the shoreline provide an interesting underwater landscape to explore and are home to diverse marine life.
  • Fishing: The surrounding waters offer excellent fishing opportunities either from the beach or by boat.
  • Surfing: While Waikawau Bay is not known as a premier surfing destination, there can be decent waves at times for those looking to catch a ride.
  • Hiking: There are several walking tracks in the area with breathtaking views of the coastline and surrounding native forest.
  • Birdwatching: Waikawau Bay is home to many native bird species such as tui, bellbirds, and kereru (wood pigeons), making it an excellent spot for bird enthusiasts.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts or hotels directly on Waikawau Bay beach itself, there are various accommodation options available nearby including holiday homes, lodges, motels, and bed & breakfasts.

Areas to Stay In

Some recommended areas to stay near Waikawau Bay are:

  • Colville: A small village located about a 30-minute drive from Waikawau Bay, offering a range of accommodations and basic amenities.
  • Coromandel Town: Approximately an hour's drive from Waikawau Bay, this charming town offers a variety of accommodations, restaurants, and shops, as well as access to other attractions on the Coromandel Peninsula.
  • Thames: A larger town situated around an hour and a half drive from Waikawau Bay. Thames has numerous accommodation options and amenities, and serves as a convenient base for exploring the wider region.

Beach Amenities

Waikawau Bay offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay:

  • Public toilets
  • Outdoor showers
  • Picnic tables
  • Barbecue facilities
  • Boat ramp
  • Ample parking

With its beautiful beach, abundant activities, and nearby accommodation options, Waikawau Bay is an ideal destination for a memorable beach holiday in New Zealand.

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