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Beach Weather Today in Kaikoura Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 11° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 13° 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 sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 44%.

The winds will be and moderate at 22kmh from the North-Northeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

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 Kaikoura Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 11° 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.7mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 75%.

KAIKOURA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

05:43 AM 09:00 PM

03:44 AM

07:40 PM

Thu 18th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

10°	10°	11°	13°	16°	17°	17°	16°
46%	19%	25%	46%	45%	47%	79%	48%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

05:44 AM 09:01 PM

04:20 AM

08:39 PM

Fri 19th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

15°	15°	16°	18°	18°	20°	18°	13°
30%	47%	47%	47%	34%	25%	81%	90%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.2mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

05:44 AM 09:01 PM

05:06 AM

09:33 PM

Sat 20th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

10°	9°	9°	11°	12°	13°	10°	9°
100%	71%	71%	75%	53%	72%	86%	62%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.1mm	0.2mm	0.1mm	0.3mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

05:45 AM 09:02 PM

06:00 AM

10:18 PM

Sun 21st December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

8°	8°	9°	11°	12°	12°	12°	11°
87%	73%	37%	71%	88%	75%	91%	93%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

05:45 AM 09:03 PM

07:02 AM

10:55 PM

Mon 22nd December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

11°	10°	11°	15°	17°	19°	18°	17°
30%	8%	18%	6%	11%	22%	49%	50%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

05:46 AM 09:03 PM

08:08 AM

11:26 PM

Tue 23rd December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

17°	17°	18°	19°	19°	20°	17°	15°
34%	6%	7%	29%	33%	25%	21%	46%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

05:46 AM 09:03 PM

09:16 AM

11:52 PM

Wed 24th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

14°	14°	15°	18°	19°	22°	18°	14°
35%	10%	6%	11%	37%	7%	79%	3%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

05:43 AM 09:00 PM

03:44 AM

07:40 PM

Thu 18th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
19 kmh	13 kmh	4 kmh	5 kmh	14 kmh	22 kmh	22 kmh	9 kmh

0.8m	0.5m	0.1m	0.1m	0.4m	0.8m	1.1m	1.0m

8.6s	8.4s	8.3s	8.1s	7.9s	7.6s	7.5s	7.4s

05:44 AM 09:01 PM

04:20 AM

08:39 PM

Fri 19th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
9 kmh	5 kmh	10 kmh	12 kmh	26 kmh	16 kmh	9 kmh	51 kmh

0.9m	0.8m	0.6m	0.7m	1.1m	0.7m	0.3m	1.8m

7.3s	7.0s	6.7s	6.5s	6.1s	9.8s	3.8s	9.4s

05:44 AM 09:01 PM

05:06 AM

09:33 PM

Sat 20th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
36 kmh	31 kmh	27 kmh	20 kmh	12 kmh	13 kmh	8 kmh	15 kmh

2.0m	1.4m	0.9m	0.9m	0.5m	0.2m	0.5m	0.6m

9.2s	9.5s	8.9s	8.3s	8.2s	8.1s	8.1s	8.1s

05:45 AM 09:02 PM

06:00 AM

10:18 PM

Sun 21st December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
10 kmh	6 kmh	6 kmh	12 kmh	9 kmh	12 kmh	15 kmh	15 kmh

0.6m	0.4m	0.7m	0.7m	0.5m	0.4m	0.3m	0.4m

8.1s	8.0s	8.0s	8.3s	8.7s	9.0s	9.1s	9.2s

05:45 AM 09:03 PM

07:02 AM

10:55 PM

Mon 22nd December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
16 kmh	6 kmh	4 kmh	6 kmh	14 kmh	15 kmh	6 kmh	11 kmh

0.3m	0.1m	0.2m	0.3m	0.3m	0.4m	0.4m	0.2m

9.7s	8.9s	9.1s	10.0s	12.0s	11.9s	11.8s	11.7s

05:46 AM 09:03 PM

08:08 AM

11:26 PM

Tue 23rd December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
22 kmh	16 kmh	15 kmh	21 kmh	22 kmh	26 kmh	7 kmh	9 kmh

0.1m	0.1m	0.3m	0.8m	1.4m	1.3m	1.1m	0.1m

11.3s	11.0s	10.8s	10.7s	10.4s	10.0s	9.8s	9.6s

05:46 AM 09:03 PM

09:16 AM

11:52 PM

Wed 24th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
5 kmh	4 kmh	6 kmh	9 kmh	3 kmh	33 kmh	28 kmh	16 kmh

0.1m	0.1m	0.1m	0.2m	1.1m	1.4m	0.9m	0.9m

9.2s	9.1s	8.9s	8.7s	8.3s	8.2s	8.2s	8.3s

05:43 AM 09:00 PM

03:44 AM

07:40 PM

Thu 18th December

4:24 AM	10:42 AM	4:46 PM	10:51 PM

1.71	0.61	1.61	0.61

05:44 AM 09:01 PM

04:20 AM

08:39 PM

Fri 19th December

5:09 AM	11:27 AM	5:30 PM	11:35 PM

1.73	0.60	1.60	0.60

05:44 AM 09:01 PM

05:06 AM

09:33 PM

Sat 20th December

5:53 AM	12:10 PM	6:14 PM

1.75	0.59	1.61

05:45 AM 09:02 PM

06:00 AM

10:18 PM

Sun 21st December

12:19 AM	6:35 AM	12:52 PM	6:58 PM

0.59	1.76	0.57	1.61

05:45 AM 09:03 PM

07:02 AM

10:55 PM

Mon 22nd December

1:02 AM	7:17 AM	1:35 PM	7:41 PM

0.58	1.78	0.56	1.62

05:46 AM 09:03 PM

08:08 AM

11:26 PM

Tue 23rd December

1:44 AM	7:59 AM	2:17 PM	8:24 PM

0.56	1.80	0.55	1.64

05:46 AM 09:03 PM

09:16 AM

11:52 PM

Wed 24th December

2:27 AM	8:41 AM	3:00 PM	9:08 PM

0.55	1.80	0.54	1.66

Thu 18th December

18°
0.0mm
9kmh ENE
44%

Fri 19th December

20°
0.2mm
15kmh NNE
50%

Sat 20th December

13°
0.7mm
12kmh SSE
73%

Sun 21st December

12°
0.0mm
10kmh SE
76%

Mon 22nd December

19°
0.0mm
10kmh E
24%

Tue 23rd December

20°
0.0mm
18kmh W
25%

Wed 24th December

22°
0.0mm
14kmh W
23%

Thu 25th December

20°
0.0mm
11kmh NE
21%

Fri 26th December

18°
0.8mm
9kmh NNE
49%

Sat 27th December

12°
8.9mm
6kmh S
84%

Sun 28th December

12°
5.0mm
20kmh SSW
98%

Mon 29th December

12°
1.3mm
25kmh SSW
84%

Tue 30th December

15°
0.0mm
14kmh SSE
27%

Wed 31st December

17°
0.0mm
9kmh SE
17%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Kaikoura Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly 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 6 days of light rain with an average of 2.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 50%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Kaikoura Beach, Canterbury Region, South Island, New Zealand

Imagine taking a relaxing holiday at the picturesque Kaikoura Beach, located in the Canterbury Region of South Island, New Zealand. This beautiful coastal destination offers stunning views, an abundance of marine life, and a wide range of activities for beachgoers to enjoy.

Beach Type

Kaikoura Beach is characterized by coarse sand mixed with pebbles and rocks that create a unique and beautiful shoreline. The presence of rocks and nearby reefs make it an ideal location for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, as these environments attract a diverse array of fish and marine life.

Beach Activities

Whale Watching: Kaikoura is world-renowned for its whale-watching opportunities. Visitors can embark on guided tours to observe these majestic creatures up close in their natural habitat.
Dolphin Swimming: Experience swimming with playful dolphins in their natural environment through guided tours that cater to all levels of swimmers.
Seal Encounters: Visit the nearby Ohau Point Seal Colony to observe fur seals basking on the rocks or frolicking in the water.
Snorkeling and Diving: Thanks to the rocky shoreline and nearby reefs, Kaikoura Beach offers excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities teeming with diverse marine life.
Surfing: While not as famous as other New Zealand surf spots, Kaikoura Beach still offers enjoyable waves for surfers of various skill levels.
Beach Walks: Enjoy leisurely strolls along the coastline that provide breathtaking views of both mountains and ocean.

Accommodations

There are several hotels and resorts near Kaikoura Beach that cater to different budgets:

Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses: A luxury eco-lodge located 12 kilometers from Kaikoura Beach, offering guests unique accommodation options such as treehouses surrounded by native bush.
Manakau Lodge: A boutique rural retreat set amidst the stunning Kaikoura mountain ranges, providing a tranquil and luxurious experience.
The White Morph Heritage Collection: A beachfront hotel offering a variety of room types, from studios to deluxe spa suites, with stunning ocean and mountain views.

Areas to Stay In

Kaikoura Town Center: The town center is conveniently located near the beach and offers a range of accommodations, dining options, and shops. Staying in this area allows easy access to all local attractions.
South Bay: This quieter residential area offers a more relaxed atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of the town center. South Bay is ideal for those seeking tranquility while still being close to the beach and nature.

Beach Amenities

Kaikoura Beach provides visitors with several amenities for a comfortable and enjoyable experience:

Public restrooms
Picnic areas
Barbecue facilities
Children's playground
On-site parking

Overall, Kaikoura Beach offers visitors an unforgettable holiday experience combining breathtaking scenery, diverse marine life encounters, and plenty of activities to suit all interests.