Beach Weather in Bark Bay, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand

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Beach Weather Today in Bark Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 6%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 18kmh from the North. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Bark Bay faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 08:32 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

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 Bark Bay

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 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 11%.

BARK BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 19° 22° 22° 21° 14°
24% 6% 5% 4% 5% 6% 5% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sat 15th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 19° 21° 21° 20° 16°
2% 2% 1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 19° 21° 21° 20° 17°
18% 29% 29% 17% 23% 19% 22% 18%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 16° 16° 18° 21° 20° 18°
27% 56% 100% 100% 100% 100% 97% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 19° 19° 20° 18° 15°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 82% 72% 75%
1.3mm 0.9mm 4.8mm 3.4mm 7.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 15° 19° 21° 23° 21° 13°
100% 94% 100% 92% 64% 51% 15% 0%
0.3mm 0.8mm 0.7mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 13° 16° 18° 19° 18° 13°
3% 37% 83% 83% 85% 10% 10% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 14th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.4m
0.3m
0.1m
0.5m
2.7s 13.2s 13.0s 12.6s 12.2s 12.0s 11.6s 11.1s
Sat 15th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
11
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
20
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.1m
0.3m
0.2m
0.5m
0.4m
0.7m
10.8s 10.2s 10.1s 10.0s 4.1s 9.4s 3.9s 4.6s
Sun 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
8
kmh
2
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
4.7s 5.1s 5.3s 5.3s 5.4s 6.4s 6.5s 6.4s
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
11
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
6.1s 5.8s 5.4s 4.9s 4.0s 6.7s 6.6s 6.7s
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
33
kmh
41
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
34
kmh
34
kmh
26
kmh
1.1m
1.6m
1.8m
0.6m
1.2m
1.1m
1.3m
1.6m
7.0s 7.0s 12.0s 5.5s 5.5s 5.5s 5.5s 5.5s
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
36
kmh
29
kmh
9
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
1.6m
1.1m
0.8m
0.3m
0.5m
1.0m
0.6m
0.2m
5.5s 5.5s 15.0s 7.6s 7.7s 6.6s 7.2s 5.3s
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.3m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
6.8s 6.5s 6.2s 6.0s 5.8s 14.2s 5.3s 14.1s
Fri 14th February
5:53 AM 11:58 AM 6:01 PM
0.47 3.94 0.54
Sat 15th February
12:24 AM 6:23 AM 12:29 PM 6:33 PM
3.70 0.45 3.93 0.55
Sun 16th February
12:55 AM 6:53 AM 1:00 PM 7:04 PM
3.69 0.49 3.86 0.59
Mon 17th February
1:25 AM 7:23 AM 1:31 PM 7:36 PM
3.64 0.58 3.74 0.67
Tue 18th February
1:54 AM 7:54 AM 2:04 PM 8:10 PM
3.54 0.73 3.58 0.79
Wed 19th February
2:25 AM 8:28 AM 2:40 PM 8:46 PM
3.40 0.92 3.39 0.94
Thu 20th February
2:57 AM 9:08 AM 3:22 PM 9:26 PM
3.22 1.14 3.19 1.12
Fri 14th February
22°
0.0mm
9kmh N
6%
Sat 15th February
21°
0.0mm
8kmh N
1%
Sun 16th February
21°
0.0mm
10kmh N
21%
Mon 17th February
21°
1.0mm
6kmh SSW
85%
Tue 18th February
20°
17.9mm
22kmh NNE
91%
Wed 19th February
23°
2.0mm
9kmh NNE
64%
Thu 20th February
19°
0.2mm
8kmh NNE
38%
Fri 21st February
21°
1.1mm
12kmh N
42%
Sat 22nd February
17°
0.3mm
9kmh N
55%
Sun 23rd February
15°
1.8mm
13kmh NNE
93%
Mon 24th February
17°
0.4mm
10kmh N
71%
Tue 25th February
19°
0.1mm
10kmh NNE
63%
Wed 26th February
21°
0.0mm
11kmh N
22%
Thu 27th February
20°
0.0mm
10kmh N
63%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 9 days of light rain with an average of 2.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 51%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Bark Bay, Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Tasman Region, South Island, New Zealand

Taking a holiday at Bark Bay in Abel Tasman National Park, located in the Nelson Tasman Region on New Zealand's South Island, is an excellent way to experience the beauty of this coastal paradise. Known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush native forests, Abel Tasman National Park offers a variety of outdoor activities that are perfect for beach lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Beach Type

Bark Bay features a beautiful golden-sand beach that is soft and perfect for relaxing walks along the shoreline. The beach also has some rocky areas that provide interesting snorkeling and diving opportunities. These rocky sections are home to a variety of marine life, making them ideal spots for observing fish and other sea creatures up close.

Beach Activities

Some popular beach activities at Bark Bay include:

  • Swimming: The calm, clear waters make it perfect for swimming and enjoying the natural beauty of the area.
  • Snorkeling and Diving: As mentioned earlier, the rocky sections of the beach provide excellent spots for snorkeling and diving where you can observe various marine life.
  • Hiking: There are several walking tracks available nearby that allow you to explore the lush native forests surrounding Bark Bay.
  • Kayaking: Paddle around Bark Bay or venture further along the coastline to discover other secluded beaches within Abel Tasman National Park.
  • Bird Watching: Bark Bay is home to several native bird species which can be observed while enjoying your time at the beach.

Accommodations

While there are no hotels or resorts directly on Bark Bay itself due to its remote location within Abel Tasman National Park, there are several accommodation options available nearby. Some popular choices include:

  • Awaroa Lodge: Located within walking distance from Awaroa Inlet, this eco-friendly lodge offers luxurious accommodation amidst natural surroundings.
  • Abel Tasman Lodge: Situated near Marahau Beach, this lodge provides comfortable accommodations and easy access to the park.
  • The Resurgence: Nestled among native bush, this eco-lodge offers an exclusive retreat for those looking for a relaxing getaway.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Bark Bay, consider staying in one of the following areas:

  • Marahau: This small village is the gateway to Abel Tasman National Park and offers a range of accommodation options, as well as easy access to water taxis that can take you to Bark Bay.
  • Kaiteriteri: Another popular beach destination nearby, Kaiteriteri boasts golden sands and beautiful turquoise waters. Accommodation options are available here and water taxis can also transport you to Bark Bay.
  • Motueka: This larger town has more amenities, including shops, restaurants, and accommodations. It's a great base for exploring the wider Nelson Tasman region while still having access to Abel Tasman National Park.

Beach Amenities

Bark Bay offers several amenities for visitors, including:

  • Public toilets
  • Freshwater stream for drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Designated campsites (booking required)
  • Accessible by water taxi or walking tracks

Overall, a holiday at Bark Bay in Abel Tasman National Park is an ideal way to enjoy New Zealand's stunning natural beauty while participating in various outdoor activities. Whether you prefer lounging on golden sands or exploring underwater worlds, Bark Bay has something for everyone.

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