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Beach Weather Today in Kaikoura Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° 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 have 1.2mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 61%.

The winds will be and moderate at 18kmh from the North. 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 15° 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 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.5mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.2mm of rain and Sunday will have 3.7mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 68%.

KAIKOURA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

07:00 AM 05:49 PM

07:38 AM

05:46 PM

Sat 18th April

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

12°	14°	11°	13°	19°	16°	13°	13°
70%	30%	77%	71%	61%	81%	32%	66%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.6mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.2mm	0.0mm	0.4mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

07:01 AM 05:48 PM

09:00 AM

06:21 PM

Sun 19th April

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

13°	12°	12°	13°	12°	13°	12°	11°
54%	34%	87%	100%	100%	100%	100%	40%
1.3mm	0.0mm	0.2mm	0.6mm	0.0mm	0.1mm	1.5mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

07:02 AM 05:46 PM

10:22 AM

07:07 PM

Mon 20th April

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

9°	8°	8°	12°	12°	13°	11°	11°
5%	5%	38%	44%	70%	44%	100%	100%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	1.9mm	3.3mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

07:03 AM 05:45 PM

11:38 AM

08:05 PM

Tue 21st April

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

12°	12°	12°	14°	16°	16°	12°	13°
80%	86%	72%	19%	87%	81%	94%	76%
0.1mm	1.5mm	0.1mm	0.0mm	0.1mm	0.2mm	0.7mm	0.4mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

07:04 AM 05:43 PM

12:42 PM

09:13 PM

Wed 22nd April

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

12°	13°	13°	15°	17°	18°	11°	10°
75%	85%	59%	34%	80%	19%	35%	22%
0.1mm	0.1mm	0.1mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

07:05 AM 05:42 PM

01:33 PM

10:28 PM

Thu 23rd April

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

10°	10°	10°	15°	16°	16°	12°	11°
27%	72%	47%	73%	19%	72%	70%	34%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

07:06 AM 05:40 PM

02:11 PM

11:45 PM

Fri 24th April

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

10°	10°	9°	14°	16°	16°	11°	10°
34%	30%	23%	7%	6%	77%	12%	9%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

07:00 AM 05:49 PM

07:38 AM

05:46 PM

Sat 18th April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
14 kmh	18 kmh	15 kmh	9 kmh	11 kmh	4 kmh	9 kmh	6 kmh

0.9m	0.4m	0.2m	0.2m	0.2m	0.2m	0.2m	0.3m

8.7s	6.4s	6.5s	6.4s	6.5s	6.5s	6.3s	6.1s

07:01 AM 05:48 PM

09:00 AM

06:21 PM

Sun 19th April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
20 kmh	3 kmh	4 kmh	13 kmh	11 kmh	6 kmh	3 kmh	4 kmh

0.3m	0.3m	0.6m	0.3m	0.3m	0.2m	0.6m	1.0m

6.0s	7.7s	9.0s	9.2s	9.6s	10.2s	10.2s	10.1s

07:02 AM 05:46 PM

10:22 AM

07:07 PM

Mon 20th April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
5 kmh	8 kmh	15 kmh	18 kmh	22 kmh	30 kmh	30 kmh	21 kmh

0.9m	0.9m	1.2m	1.0m	0.9m	1.0m	0.2m	0.6m

10.1s	10.1s	9.9s	9.6s	7.5s	7.6s	6.5s	7.4s

07:03 AM 05:45 PM

11:38 AM

08:05 PM

Tue 21st April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
17 kmh	13 kmh	22 kmh	17 kmh	21 kmh	29 kmh	28 kmh	31 kmh

0.2m	0.3m	0.1m	0.1m	0.1m	0.1m	0.2m	0.6m

9.1s	9.4s	9.5s	9.7s	9.7s	9.8s	9.7s	9.5s

07:04 AM 05:43 PM

12:42 PM

09:13 PM

Wed 22nd April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
21 kmh	15 kmh	27 kmh	31 kmh	29 kmh	18 kmh	13 kmh	8 kmh

0.9m	1.5m	2.0m	2.2m	1.8m	1.4m	1.2m	1.3m

9.5s	9.6s	9.7s	9.6s	9.6s	9.4s	9.2s	9.3s

07:05 AM 05:42 PM

01:33 PM

10:28 PM

Thu 23rd April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
5 kmh	3 kmh	3 kmh	1 kmh	5 kmh	7 kmh	7 kmh	12 kmh

1.3m	1.3m	1.2m	1.1m	1.0m	0.9m	0.9m	0.8m

9.5s	9.8s	10.1s	10.2s	10.2s	10.2s	10.1s	9.8s

07:06 AM 05:40 PM

02:11 PM

11:45 PM

Fri 24th April

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
14 kmh	14 kmh	11 kmh	3 kmh	6 kmh	11 kmh	5 kmh	4 kmh

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

9.6s	9.4s	9.1s	8.9s	8.6s	8.3s	8.0s	7.7s

07:00 AM 05:49 PM

07:38 AM

05:46 PM

Sat 18th April

4:53 AM	11:02 AM	5:20 PM	11:38 PM

1.88	0.38	1.96	0.32

07:01 AM 05:48 PM

09:00 AM

06:21 PM

Sun 19th April

5:47 AM	11:56 AM	6:15 PM

1.88	0.36	2.00

07:02 AM 05:46 PM

10:22 AM

07:07 PM

Mon 20th April

12:34 AM	6:43 AM	12:51 PM	7:11 PM

0.30	1.87	0.35	2.03

07:03 AM 05:45 PM

11:38 AM

08:05 PM

Tue 21st April

1:32 AM	7:42 AM	1:49 PM	8:09 PM

0.30	1.85	0.35	2.03

07:04 AM 05:43 PM

12:42 PM

09:13 PM

Wed 22nd April

2:32 AM	8:42 AM	2:47 PM	9:07 PM

0.31	1.83	0.37	2.02

07:05 AM 05:42 PM

01:33 PM

10:28 PM

Thu 23rd April

3:32 AM	9:41 AM	3:45 PM	10:07 PM

0.34	1.81	0.38	1.99

07:06 AM 05:40 PM

02:11 PM

11:45 PM

Fri 24th April

4:32 AM	10:39 AM	4:44 PM	11:06 PM

0.36	1.80	0.40	1.95

Sat 18th April

19°
1.2mm
8kmh NNE
61%

Sun 19th April

13°
3.7mm
5kmh S
76%

Mon 20th April

13°
5.2mm
14kmh SSW
50%

Tue 21st April

16°
3.1mm
11kmh NE
74%

Wed 22nd April

18°
0.3mm
15kmh NNE
51%

Thu 23rd April

16°
0.0mm
4kmh SE
51%

Fri 24th April

16°
0.0mm
5kmh E
24%

Sat 25th April

16°
1.8mm
6kmh ESE
54%

Sun 26th April

14°
8.4mm
16kmh SW
80%

Mon 27th April

14°
0.2mm
6kmh SSW
70%

Tue 28th April

15°
0.0mm
12kmh NE
57%

Wed 29th April

15°
0.0mm
8kmh S
21%

Thu 30th April

17°
0.0mm
7kmh N
14%

Fri 1st May

17°
0.1mm
12kmh NNW
37%

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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 9 days of light rain with an average of 2.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 51%.

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.