Beach Weather in The Anchorage, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand

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18°
 
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17°
 
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Beach Weather Today in The Anchorage

Today the maximum temperature will be 13° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 0.7mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 61%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and very light at 10kmh from the West.

The Anchorage faces North and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 05:29 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 73% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

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 The Anchorage

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the 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 23%.

THE ANCHORAGE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 15° 15° 14° 13°
0% 68% 66% 61% 85% 74% 73% 61%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.2mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 10° 11° 14° 15° 12° 11°
85% 74% 77% 86% 80% 0% 0% 5%
0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 11° 12° 18° 17° 14° 14°
38% 97% 89% 32% 81% 88% 72% 75%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 10° 13° 13° 12° 10°
62% 100% 96% 67% 64% 53% 79% 9%
0.7mm 7.9mm 0.8mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 11°
9% 2% 1% 2% 89% 75% 87% 13%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 11° 10°
4% 12% 0% 0% 7% 16% 13% 43%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 14° 11° 10°
43% 40% 9% 9% 16% 39% 54% 18%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
1
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.4m
0.5m
2.2s 13.3s 13.4s 16.3s 2.7s 3.5s 4.6s 4.7s
Wed 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
13
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.3m
4.4s 4.4s 4.5s 4.3s 4.3s 4.3s 4.6s 4.5s
Thu 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.6m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
4.3s 4.5s 4.7s 4.6s 4.4s 4.4s 4.4s 4.4s
Fri 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
29
kmh
17
kmh
2
kmh
14
kmh
28
kmh
15
kmh
5
kmh
0.8m
1.1m
0.6m
1.4m
1.1m
1.1m
0.7m
0.6m
4.4s 4.4s 16.1s 6.4s 6.2s 15.9s 5.7s 5.6s
Sat 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
28
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.5m
3.4s 16.0s 16.2s 16.0s 15.8s 15.7s 15.6s 15.1s
Sun 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
3
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
14.8s 14.7s 14.6s 14.6s 14.6s 14.9s 5.1s 5.5s
Mon 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
3
kmh
13
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
3.1s 3.2s 3.5s 3.3s 14.6s 4.6s 4.6s 4.3s
Tue 6th May
4:35 AM 11:11 AM 5:22 PM 11:31 PM
3.05 1.26 2.97 1.31
Wed 7th May
5:48 AM 12:10 PM 6:26 PM
3.09 1.18 3.06
Thu 8th May
12:36 AM 6:46 AM 12:59 PM 7:21 PM
1.21 3.21 1.07 3.18
Fri 9th May
1:28 AM 7:31 AM 1:41 PM 8:07 PM
1.06 3.34 0.96 3.33
Sat 10th May
2:10 AM 8:11 AM 2:19 PM 8:47 PM
0.90 3.45 0.86 3.47
Sun 11th May
2:46 AM 8:47 AM 2:55 PM 9:24 PM
0.77 3.53 0.78 3.58
Mon 12th May
3:21 AM 9:22 AM 3:30 PM 9:58 PM
0.68 3.58 0.73 3.65
Tue 6th May
15°
0.7mm
6kmh WNW
61%
Wed 7th May
15°
0.5mm
4kmh WSW
50%
Thu 8th May
18°
0.2mm
13kmh NNW
71%
Fri 9th May
13°
10.0mm
13kmh SW
66%
Sat 10th May
14°
0.0mm
6kmh SW
34%
Sun 11th May
15°
0.0mm
9kmh SW
11%
Mon 12th May
14°
0.0mm
8kmh SW
28%
Tue 13th May
14°
0.4mm
14kmh SW
55%
Wed 14th May
13°
0.7mm
3kmh W
66%
Thu 15th May
15°
0.0mm
1kmh SSE
45%
Fri 16th May
16°
0.3mm
2kmh NNW
65%
Sat 17th May
16°
2.3mm
9kmh N
86%
Sun 18th May
15°
13.4mm
5kmh NNE
98%
Mon 19th May
15°
4.6mm
6kmh ESE
87%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 10 days of light rain with an average of 3.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 59%.

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

Taking a Holiday at The Anchorage, Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Tasman Region, South Island, New Zealand

Taking a holiday at the beach in The Anchorage, located in Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Tasman Region, South Island, New Zealand, is a fantastic way to experience the beauty and serenity of this incredible destination. The pristine natural surroundings and diverse range of activities make this an ideal spot for beach aficionados and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Beach Type

The Anchorage boasts a stunning golden sand beach that stretches along the picturesque coastline. The waters are crystal clear with vibrant shades of blue and turquoise, making it perfect for swimming and snorkeling. While the beach may not have powdery white sand or rocky outcrops ideal for snorkeling and diving, it is still home to an abundance of marine life that can be found near the shore.

Beach Activities

There are numerous beach activities to enjoy while visiting The Anchorage:

  1. Swimming: With calm waters, swimming is a popular activity for visitors to enjoy at this beach.
  2. Kayaking: Explore the coast and discover hidden coves by renting a kayak or joining a guided kayaking tour.
  3. Hiking: Abel Tasman National Park offers numerous hiking trails with stunning views of the coastline and surrounding forests.
  4. Boating: Embark on a scenic boat tour or water taxi to explore neighboring beaches and bays.
  5. Wildlife spotting: Keep an eye out for native birds like tui, bellbirds, and weka as well as seals sunbathing on nearby rocks.

Accommodations

While there are no hotels or resorts directly on The Anchorage beach, there are several options nearby:

  1. Awaroa Lodge: Located within Abel Tasman National Park, this eco-lodge offers comfortable accommodations surrounded by nature.
  2. Abel Tasman Lodge: Situated in Marahau, this lodge offers easy access to the park and nearby beaches.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Marahau: This small village serves as the gateway to Abel Tasman National Park and offers a range of accommodations, including lodges, holiday homes, and campgrounds.
  2. Kaiteriteri: A popular beach town with more accommodation options, restaurants, and activities. It's also a great place to rent kayaks or join boat tours.
  3. Motueka: A larger town with a range of accommodations from hotels to backpackers' hostels. It is an ideal base for exploring both Abel Tasman National Park and other attractions in the Nelson Tasman Region.

Beach Amenities

The Anchorage beach offers several amenities for visitors:

  • Public toilets
  • Freshwater taps for drinking water
  • Picnic tables and barbecue facilities
  • Overnight camping at The Anchorage Campsite (bookings required)
  • Water taxi services for transportation along the coast

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