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 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 10.8mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 97%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 39kmh from the East-Northeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Waikawau Bay faces Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:04 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 32%.

WAIKAWAU BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 7th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 17° 17° 18° 18° 18°
80% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.3mm 1.7mm 0.8mm 0.6mm 0.8mm 1.6mm 2.0mm 3.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 8th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 19° 20° 21° 18° 17°
100% 100% 100% 53% 61% 55% 80% 17%
1.6mm 2.8mm 1.9mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 9th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 18° 21° 21° 16° 14°
64% 27% 2% 0% 0% 0% 22% 6%
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 10th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 13° 17° 21° 21° 17° 14°
2% 5% 7% 4% 11% 7% 27% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sat 11th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 18° 21° 20° 15° 14°
94% 85% 65% 57% 18% 6% 2% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 12th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 17° 20° 20° 17° 16°
4% 0% 15% 0% 25% 34% 36% 74%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Mon 13th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 16° 16° 19° 20° 20° 17° 16°
95% 100% 100% 25% 64% 74% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 7th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
38
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
38
kmh
39
kmh
37
kmh
32
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
7.5s 7.7s 8.0s 8.1s 8.1s 8.1s 8.0s 9.2s
Wed 8th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
11.4s 8.6s 9.0s 9.2s 10.7s 10.3s 10.2s 10.2s
Thu 9th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
10.1s 10.0s 9.8s 9.8s 10.1s 10.2s 10.2s 10.2s
Fri 10th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
15.3s 15.4s 15.5s 15.6s 10.3s 10.3s 10.7s 13.7s
Sat 11th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
0.9m
1.1m
1.3m
1.5m
1.5m
1.6m
1.7m
1.4m
13.4s 13.0s 12.8s 12.8s 12.4s 14.1s 14.5s 14.3s
Sun 12th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.8m
2.0m
2.1m
1.9m
1.2m
14.1s 14.4s 14.8s 14.5s 14.3s 14.0s 14.2s 14.0s
Mon 13th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
2.5m
2.1m
1.6m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
0.7m
0.8m
13.0s 12.3s 11.8s 11.3s 11.2s 11.0s 10.6s 10.3s
Tue 7th April
4:12 AM 10:20 AM 4:27 PM 10:45 PM
0.47 2.01 0.37 2.06
Wed 8th April
4:54 AM 11:00 AM 5:07 PM 11:27 PM
0.53 1.95 0.44 1.99
Thu 9th April
5:38 AM 11:43 AM 5:51 PM
0.59 1.89 0.51
Fri 10th April
12:14 AM 6:27 AM 12:31 PM 6:40 PM
1.93 0.64 1.84 0.56
Sat 11th April
1:06 AM 7:20 AM 1:24 PM 7:35 PM
1.89 0.67 1.81 0.59
Sun 12th April
2:02 AM 8:17 AM 2:21 PM 8:34 PM
1.88 0.67 1.81 0.59
Mon 13th April
2:58 AM 9:13 AM 3:21 PM 9:32 PM
1.91 0.62 1.85 0.54
Tue 7th April
18°
10.8mm
29kmh ENE
97%
Wed 8th April
21°
6.5mm
5kmh WNW
70%
Thu 9th April
21°
0.0mm
7kmh SW
15%
Fri 10th April
21°
0.0mm
6kmh SSW
8%
Sat 11th April
21°
0.0mm
8kmh SE
41%
Sun 12th April
20°
0.0mm
16kmh ESE
23%
Mon 13th April
20°
0.7mm
6kmh SE
82%
Tue 14th April
15°
24.6mm
22kmh SSW
97%
Wed 15th April
16°
3.1mm
25kmh SSE
94%
Thu 16th April
19°
0.0mm
20kmh SE
47%
Fri 17th April
17°
0.0mm
3kmh SSW
3%
Sat 18th April
17°
0.0mm
13kmh E
73%
Sun 19th April
19°
0.1mm
16kmh ENE
68%
Mon 20th April
18°
0.8mm
22kmh ENE
83%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. 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 7 days of moderate rain with an average of 6.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 57%.

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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