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 not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will have 0.4mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 62%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and strong at 33kmh from the South West. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Waikawau Bay faces Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 08:34 PM. The skies should be fairly 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 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 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 1.5mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 62%.

WAIKAWAU BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 16° 18° 19° 17° 15°
88% 72% 74% 80% 34% 26% 44% 79%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 17° 18° 20° 18° 16°
86% 84% 81% 41% 22% 59% 16% 32%
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 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 18° 20° 21° 19° 18°
90% 70% 82% 88% 72% 69% 87% 65%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 16° 18° 19° 20° 17° 16°
100% 84% 69% 54% 84% 84% 70% 93%
0.1mm 0.8mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 15° 17° 19° 20° 18° 16°
71% 62% 79% 81% 44% 12% 3% 10%
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 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 16° 16° 17° 21° 21° 19°
15% 62% 100% 100% 100% 31% 7% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 19° 20° 18° 19° 17°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 97% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 1.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.3mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
33
kmh
30
kmh
23
kmh
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
1.1m
5.7s 5.7s 7.4s 7.4s 7.4s 7.6s 7.7s 7.6s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
8.7s 8.3s 8.2s 8.1s 7.8s 7.7s 7.6s 7.6s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
7.6s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.6s 7.6s 7.7s 7.7s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
33
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
26
kmh
1.0m
1.3m
1.5m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.4m
1.3m
7.7s 7.7s 7.7s 5.2s 5.3s 6.0s 6.3s 7.9s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
14.2s 14.0s 13.5s 13.3s 13.2s 13.2s 13.2s 13.1s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
22
kmh
16
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
0.4m
0.1m
0.3m
0.9m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
13.1s 13.0s 12.8s 12.5s 12.2s 5.1s 6.0s 6.7s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
0.7m
0.3m
0.3m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
7.0s 7.2s 6.3s 14.6s 14.6s 14.6s 14.6s 5.8s
Wed 17th December
6:04 AM 12:04 PM 6:15 PM
2.44 0.83 2.44
Thu 18th December
12:22 AM 6:52 AM 12:49 PM 7:02 PM
0.64 2.50 0.81 2.45
Fri 19th December
1:07 AM 7:36 AM 1:32 PM 7:48 PM
0.60 2.56 0.77 2.46
Sat 20th December
1:49 AM 8:17 AM 2:13 PM 8:32 PM
0.55 2.62 0.74 2.49
Sun 21st December
2:29 AM 8:56 AM 2:53 PM 9:14 PM
0.51 2.67 0.70 2.52
Mon 22nd December
3:08 AM 9:34 AM 3:34 PM 9:54 PM
0.48 2.71 0.67 2.55
Tue 23rd December
3:46 AM 10:13 AM 4:14 PM 10:34 PM
0.46 2.73 0.63 2.57
Wed 17th December
19°
0.4mm
26kmh SW
62%
Thu 18th December
20°
0.0mm
13kmh WSW
52%
Fri 19th December
21°
0.6mm
20kmh WNW
77%
Sat 20th December
20°
1.5mm
23kmh WSW
79%
Sun 21st December
20°
0.0mm
20kmh W
45%
Mon 22nd December
21°
1.1mm
14kmh NW
63%
Tue 23rd December
20°
2.5mm
23kmh WNW
99%
Wed 24th December
20°
2.6mm
22kmh WSW
79%
Thu 25th December
21°
0.9mm
28kmh WSW
60%
Fri 26th December
20°
0.5mm
22kmh WSW
63%
Sat 27th December
19°
2.3mm
8kmh ENE
61%
Sun 28th December
18°
1.5mm
9kmh NNE
62%
Mon 29th December
20°
2.6mm
8kmh NNW
82%
Tue 30th December
20°
0.4mm
16kmh ENE
61%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° 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 12 days of very light rain with an average of 1.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 68%.

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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