Beach Weather in Waikawau Bay, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
18°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
18°
 
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Sat 2nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 17° 17° 17° 17° 17° 17°
71% 94% 74% 38% 52% 46% 34% 68%
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 3rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 17° 17° 18° 18° 18°
39% 79% 58% 100% 100% 100% 100% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 4th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 18° 18° 19° 19° 19°
51% 51% 90% 98% 72% 61% 66% 37%
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 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 18° 18° 18° 18° 17°
31% 41% 55% 36% 54% 79% 99% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.6mm 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
17° 17° 17° 17° 17° 17° 17° 17°
100% 100% 100% 89% 34% 31% 20% 70%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 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
17° 16° 16° 16° 18° 19° 18° 17°
49% 67% 58% 23% 6% 10% 38% 46%
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
17° 17° 16° 16° 17° 18° 17° 16°
38% 56% 33% 44% 0% 0% 0% 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°
Sat 2nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
0.6m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
9.1s 13.2s 13.1s 13.0s 12.8s 9.6s 9.6s 9.2s
Sun 3rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
34
kmh
40
kmh
27
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
1.0m
1.3m
1.5m
1.4m
9.1s 9.0s 9.0s 8.9s 8.9s 8.8s 8.8s 8.7s
Mon 4th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
1.0m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
8.7s 5.7s 5.9s 6.0s 5.8s 5.5s 5.6s 5.9s
Tue 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.3m
1.4m
7.5s 7.9s 7.8s 11.1s 10.6s 10.6s 10.7s 10.8s
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
1.4m
1.2m
1.2m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
1.1m
10.8s 10.9s 11.7s 7.9s 8.0s 7.7s 7.6s 7.5s
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
1.0m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.5s 7.6s 7.6s 7.7s
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.3m
1.3m
1.1m
7.7s 7.7s 7.7s 7.7s 7.7s 7.8s 8.0s 7.7s
Sat 2nd December
5:01 AM 11:30 AM 5:36 PM 11:53 PM
0.60 3.20 0.80 3.00
Sun 3rd December
5:44 AM 12:14 PM 6:23 PM
0.70 3.10 0.90
Mon 4th December
12:38 AM 6:28 AM 12:58 PM 7:11 PM
2.90 0.90 3.00 1.00
Tue 5th December
1:23 AM 7:15 AM 1:42 PM 7:59 PM
2.90 1.00 3.00 1.00
Wed 6th December
2:08 AM 8:06 AM 2:28 PM 8:46 PM
2.80 1.10 2.90 1.10
Thu 7th December
2:56 AM 9:01 AM 3:16 PM 9:34 PM
2.80 1.10 2.90 1.10
Fri 8th December
3:49 AM 9:55 AM 4:07 PM 10:21 PM
2.70 1.20 2.90 1.00
Sat 2nd December
17°
0.0mm
27kmh ENE
59%
Sun 3rd December
18°
0.6mm
35kmh N
81%
Mon 4th December
19°
0.0mm
5kmh W
65%
Tue 5th December
18°
1.0mm
15kmh E
61%
Wed 6th December
17°
0.1mm
19kmh E
68%
Thu 7th December
19°
0.0mm
23kmh WSW
37%
Fri 8th December
18°
0.0mm
33kmh SW
22%
Sat 9th December
18°
0.0mm
17kmh ENE
7%
Sun 10th December
18°
0.0mm
9kmh E
1%
Mon 11th December
18°
0.0mm
14kmh ENE
0%
Tue 12th December
20°
0.0mm
3kmh W
2%
Wed 13th December
20°
0.0mm
4kmh N
0%
Thu 14th December
20°
0.0mm
12kmh WSW
42%
Fri 15th December
20°
0.0mm
8kmh WSW
41%

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 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 3 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 35%.

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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