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 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the 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.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 7%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and very light at 6kmh from the South.

Waikawau Bay faces Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:29 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 Waikawau Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 22%.

WAIKAWAU BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 13° 12°
0% 5% 3% 3% 7% 5% 5% 28%
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 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 13° 13° 10°
37% 33% 85% 100% 28% 6% 8% 5%
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 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 13° 12° 12° 12°
71% 76% 89% 52% 90% 64% 92% 86%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.3mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 13° 12° 12° 12° 12°
92% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 72% 53%
0.1mm 1.7mm 0.6mm 0.1mm 10.4mm 1.5mm 0.1mm 0.3mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 11° 13° 15° 15° 12° 11°
86% 89% 73% 44% 6% 41% 63% 74%
0.2mm 0.7mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 11° 12° 13° 13° 11° 11°
64% 85% 15% 80% 88% 88% 86% 77%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.1mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 10° 12° 14° 14° 11° 11°
77% 87% 98% 100% 100% 79% 71% 51%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
1
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
8.8s 9.8s 10.0s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.7s 9.7s
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
1
kmh
4
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
9.8s 9.9s 10.0s 10.0s 9.9s 9.8s 10.0s 10.3s
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
31
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.3m
1.4m
10.4s 10.2s 10.0s 10.0s 10.1s 10.6s 10.7s 10.6s
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
36
kmh
41
kmh
45
kmh
25
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
16
kmh
1.6m
1.9m
2.0m
0.6m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
1.1m
10.6s 10.6s 10.6s 8.0s 8.2s 8.4s 8.5s 7.2s
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
0.9m
1.1m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.9m
10.0s 7.5s 7.5s 8.2s 7.9s 7.7s 7.5s 7.7s
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
7.5s 7.4s 7.2s 9.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.6s 6.7s
Fri 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
6.7s 6.5s 6.3s 6.2s 6.1s 6.5s 6.8s 6.8s
Sat 27th July
5:23 AM 11:44 AM 5:40 PM
0.50 3.40 0.60
Sun 28th July
12:10 AM 6:15 AM 12:35 PM 6:38 PM
3.50 0.50 3.30 0.80
Mon 29th July
1:02 AM 7:09 AM 1:30 PM 7:39 PM
3.40 0.60 3.30 0.90
Tue 30th July
1:57 AM 8:05 AM 2:31 PM 8:41 PM
3.30 0.70 3.20 0.90
Wed 31st July
2:56 AM 9:02 AM 3:38 PM 9:42 PM
3.20 0.80 3.10 1.00
Thu 1st August
3:59 AM 10:01 AM 4:43 PM 10:44 PM
3.10 0.80 3.10 1.00
Fri 2nd August
5:01 AM 11:02 AM 5:40 PM 11:43 PM
3.10 0.80 3.20 1.00
Sat 27th July
13°
0.0mm
3kmh SW
7%
Sun 28th July
13°
0.0mm
5kmh NNW
37%
Mon 29th July
13°
0.5mm
13kmh NNE
77%
Tue 30th July
14°
14.8mm
18kmh WNW
89%
Wed 31st July
15°
1.3mm
9kmh NNW
59%
Thu 1st August
13°
1.1mm
12kmh WNW
72%
Fri 2nd August
14°
0.7mm
5kmh NNE
82%
Sat 3rd August
14°
1.4mm
17kmh ENE
74%
Sun 4th August
14°
4.7mm
15kmh NE
89%
Mon 5th August
12°
7.3mm
11kmh NE
87%
Tue 6th August
12°
3.9mm
17kmh NE
93%
Wed 7th August
12°
5.0mm
4kmh NE
94%
Thu 8th August
13°
1.5mm
9kmh SW
64%
Fri 9th August
12°
0.0mm
6kmh SSW
7%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 11 days of light rain with an average of 3.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 67%.

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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