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Beach Weather Today in Kaikoura Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 19%.

The winds will be and moderate at 17kmh from the East. 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 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average 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.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 12%.

KAIKOURA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

05:42 AM 08:51 PM

10:42 PM

06:02 AM

Sat 6th December

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

19°	18°	18°	20°	20°	20°	19°	18°
7%	5%	5%	5%	14%	15%	88%	18%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.1mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

05:42 AM 08:51 PM

11:36 PM

07:13 AM

Sun 7th December

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

17°	17°	18°	23°	25°	25°	23°	19°
16%	12%	2%	4%	3%	3%	1%	2%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

05:42 AM 08:52 PM

No moonrise

08:31 AM

Mon 8th December

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

19°	18°	17°	20°	15°	14°	15°	14°
3%	3%	9%	82%	82%	83%	22%	9%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.1mm	0.4mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

05:42 AM 08:53 PM

12:15 AM

09:50 AM

Tue 9th December

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

14°	14°	16°	20°	21°	22°	21°	18°
3%	6%	4%	5%	3%	3%	11%	6%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

05:42 AM 08:54 PM

12:46 AM

11:04 AM

Wed 10th December

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

17°	17°	17°	20°	21°	22°	22°	19°
9%	1%	0%	1%	6%	11%	9%	7%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

05:42 AM 08:55 PM

01:10 AM

12:14 PM

Thu 11th December

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

17°	13°	12°	12°	13°	14°	14°	12°
26%	100%	86%	84%	83%	58%	15%	15%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

05:42 AM 08:56 PM

01:31 AM

01:21 PM

Fri 12th December

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

12°	12°	13°	16°	16°	16°	13°	12°
28%	29%	12%	0%	3%	17%	82%	100%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.4mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

05:42 AM 08:51 PM

10:42 PM

06:02 AM

Sat 6th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
12 kmh	15 kmh	12 kmh	12 kmh	11 kmh	17 kmh	10 kmh	12 kmh

0.4m	0.2m	0.4m	0.2m	0.4m	0.8m	1.0m	0.4m

9.7s	9.6s	9.3s	9.3s	9.4s	9.3s	12.4s	5.1s

05:42 AM 08:51 PM

11:36 PM

07:13 AM

Sun 7th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
12 kmh	9 kmh	4 kmh	6 kmh	7 kmh	7 kmh	5 kmh	13 kmh

0.6m	0.7m	0.7m	0.7m	0.6m	0.6m	0.3m	0.6m

5.1s	4.9s	9.0s	9.0s	8.8s	8.8s	7.2s	8.8s

05:42 AM 08:52 PM

No moonrise

08:31 AM

Mon 8th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
11 kmh	9 kmh	3 kmh	2 kmh	26 kmh	11 kmh	6 kmh	6 kmh

0.6m	0.4m	0.4m	0.2m	0.5m	0.7m	0.4m	0.8m

8.8s	7.4s	7.4s	7.3s	7.1s	7.2s	7.4s	4.6s

05:42 AM 08:53 PM

12:15 AM

09:50 AM

Tue 9th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
5 kmh	8 kmh	4 kmh	5 kmh	8 kmh	11 kmh	4 kmh	1 kmh

0.6m	0.5m	0.6m	0.5m	0.6m	0.6m	0.1m	0.6m

4.5s	4.1s	4.2s	7.3s	12.1s	11.3s	7.3s	10.6s

05:42 AM 08:54 PM

12:46 AM

11:04 AM

Wed 10th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
1 kmh	9 kmh	11 kmh	7 kmh	15 kmh	14 kmh	14 kmh	4 kmh

0.6m	0.6m	0.1m	0.4m	0.3m	0.6m	0.3m	0.1m

10.2s	10.0s	13.5s	13.3s	13.0s	12.7s	12.4s	12.1s

05:42 AM 08:55 PM

01:10 AM

12:14 PM

Thu 11th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
24 kmh	41 kmh	32 kmh	27 kmh	21 kmh	11 kmh	11 kmh	15 kmh

1.1m	0.8m	1.0m	0.9m	0.8m	0.7m	0.7m	0.7m

12.0s	12.0s	11.9s	11.7s	11.2s	5.0s	5.2s	5.3s

05:42 AM 08:56 PM

01:31 AM

01:21 PM

Fri 12th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
18 kmh	19 kmh	14 kmh	6 kmh	15 kmh	20 kmh	22 kmh	16 kmh

0.8m	0.9m	0.9m	0.7m	0.8m	0.5m	0.7m	0.7m

5.4s	5.6s	5.7s	5.9s	9.2s	8.8s	8.8s	8.8s

05:42 AM 08:51 PM

10:42 PM

06:02 AM

Sat 6th December

6:10 AM	12:30 PM	6:37 PM

2.07	0.28	1.89

05:42 AM 08:51 PM

11:36 PM

07:13 AM

Sun 7th December

12:47 AM	7:08 AM	1:29 PM	7:36 PM

0.29	2.08	0.28	1.88

05:42 AM 08:52 PM

No moonrise

08:31 AM

Mon 8th December

1:45 AM	8:06 AM	2:27 PM	8:35 PM

0.29	2.07	0.30	1.87

05:42 AM 08:53 PM

12:15 AM

09:50 AM

Tue 9th December

2:43 AM	9:04 AM	3:24 PM	9:32 PM

0.31	2.04	0.34	1.85

05:42 AM 08:54 PM

12:46 AM

11:04 AM

Wed 10th December

3:40 AM	10:01 AM	4:21 PM	10:28 PM

0.34	1.98	0.38	1.82

05:42 AM 08:55 PM

01:10 AM

12:14 PM

Thu 11th December

4:36 AM	10:57 AM	5:16 PM	11:23 PM

0.39	1.91	0.43	1.79

05:42 AM 08:56 PM

01:31 AM

01:21 PM

Fri 12th December

5:32 AM	11:53 AM	6:09 PM

0.44	1.84	0.48

Sat 6th December

20°
0.1mm
6kmh ESE
19%

Sun 7th December

25°
0.0mm
7kmh N
5%

Mon 8th December

20°
0.5mm
17kmh S
36%

Tue 9th December

22°
0.0mm
3kmh SE
5%

Wed 10th December

22°
0.0mm
10kmh ENE
5%

Thu 11th December

14°
0.0mm
15kmh S
58%

Fri 12th December

16°
0.4mm
14kmh SSE
33%

Sat 13th December

15°
0.0mm
14kmh SSE
22%

Sun 14th December

20°
0.0mm
18kmh ENE
5%

Mon 15th December

25°
0.0mm
5kmh E
0%

Tue 16th December

23°
0.1mm
18kmh NNE
12%

Wed 17th December

18°
3.9mm
6kmh E
71%

Thu 18th December

12°
1.9mm
23kmh S
67%

Fri 19th December

15°
0.0mm
9kmh ESE
46%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Kaikoura Beach

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 13° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 27%.

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.