Beach Weather in Kaikoura Beach, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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Beach Weather Today in Kaikoura Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 12° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 16%.

The winds will be and light at 14kmh from the North-Northeast. The light 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 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.2mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.2mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.2mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 61%.

KAIKOURA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 31st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 14° 16° 17° 15° 13°
60% 9% 7% 7% 9% 9% 11% 22%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Fri 1st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 13° 16° 17° 17° 16° 11°
0% 1% 3% 10% 82% 44% 71% 67%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sat 2nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 12° 14° 16° 15° 11°
98% 99% 58% 100% 29% 9% 5% 84%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sun 3rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 10°
100% 87% 78% 59% 89% 22% 51% 18%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 4th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 17° 20° 20° 18° 16°
39% 10% 11% 9% 4% 82% 4% 50%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Tue 5th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 15° 16° 17° 19° 18° 16°
28% 21% 24% 43% 36% 28% 26% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Wed 6th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 16° 18° 19° 19° 16° 14°
4% 4% 6% 37% 34% 6% 8% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 31st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
0.8m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
5.1s 8.9s 8.4s 8.2s 8.0s 7.9s 16.5s 16.0s
Fri 1st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
15.4s 15.2s 15.1s 15.0s 15.0s 14.9s 14.7s 14.5s
Sat 2nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
25
kmh
31
kmh
41
kmh
0.6m
0.9m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
1.5m
1.7m
14.4s 14.2s 4.1s 4.2s 4.2s 4.1s 5.7s 7.7s
Sun 3rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
24
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
1.1m
6.7s 7.7s 9.3s 13.0s 12.6s 11.6s 10.7s 10.1s
Mon 4th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
0.6m
0.2m
0.2m
0.5m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
0.8m
9.8s 9.7s 9.6s 9.2s 8.9s 8.7s 8.4s 8.2s
Tue 5th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
2
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.8m
8.2s 7.6s 7.5s 5.5s 5.6s 5.9s 8.2s 6.1s
Wed 6th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
1.3m
0.7m
0.5m
1.0m
0.5m
0.2m
1.1m
1.2m
5.8s 5.5s 16.8s 5.6s 5.9s 6.3s 6.2s 8.8s
Thu 31st October
4:57 AM 11:15 AM 5:13 PM 11:26 PM
1.90 0.80 1.90 0.80
Fri 1st November
5:40 AM 12:03 PM 5:59 PM
1.90 0.80 1.90
Sat 2nd November
12:17 AM 6:25 AM 12:52 PM 6:47 PM
0.80 1.90 0.80 1.90
Sun 3rd November
1:05 AM 7:10 AM 1:42 PM 7:36 PM
0.80 1.90 0.80 1.90
Mon 4th November
1:50 AM 7:55 AM 2:32 PM 8:25 PM
0.80 2.00 0.80 1.90
Tue 5th November
2:34 AM 8:39 AM 3:21 PM 9:12 PM
0.80 2.00 0.70 1.90
Wed 6th November
3:17 AM 9:24 AM 4:06 PM 9:57 PM
0.70 2.00 0.70 1.90
Thu 31st October
17°
0.0mm
7kmh E
16%
Fri 1st November
17°
0.1mm
9kmh NNW
34%
Sat 2nd November
16°
0.2mm
5kmh E
60%
Sun 3rd November
11°
0.2mm
11kmh E
63%
Mon 4th November
20°
0.0mm
4kmh ENE
26%
Tue 5th November
19°
0.0mm
7kmh NW
26%
Wed 6th November
19°
0.0mm
5kmh SSE
13%
Thu 7th November
19°
0.0mm
4kmh SW
28%
Fri 8th November
22°
0.0mm
5kmh NNE
9%
Sat 9th November
20°
0.0mm
9kmh N
35%
Sun 10th November
18°
0.0mm
4kmh N
38%
Mon 11th November
21°
0.0mm
8kmh ENE
7%
Tue 12th November
21°
0.0mm
9kmh N
35%
Wed 13th November
13°
5.1mm
20kmh S
90%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 4 days of very light rain with an average of 1.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 34%.

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:

  1. 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.
  2. Manakau Lodge: A boutique rural retreat set amidst the stunning Kaikoura mountain ranges, providing a tranquil and luxurious experience.
  3. 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:

  1. Public restrooms
  2. Picnic areas
  3. Barbecue facilities
  4. Children's playground
  5. 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.

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