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

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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19°
 
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19°
 
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18°
 
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17°
 
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16°
 
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Beach Weather Today in The Anchorage

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 15%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 19kmh from the North West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

The Anchorage faces North and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 09:03 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 The Anchorage

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.5mm of rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 29%.

THE ANCHORAGE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 9th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 21° 23° 26° 24° 15°
21% 11% 12% 37% 9% 16% 5% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 10th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 12° 12° 20° 23° 24° 22° 14°
26% 32% 22% 38% 8% 8% 3% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 11th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 11° 11° 22° 24° 19° 18° 14°
56% 3% 0% 5% 17% 83% 68% 98%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Mon 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 11° 17° 20° 20° 19° 12°
55% 8% 4% 7% 17% 41% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 18° 20° 20° 20° 13°
0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 4% 10% 18%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 11° 20° 20° 21° 19° 13°
8% 6% 5% 5% 12% 9% 11% 11%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 15th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 14° 17° 18° 18° 18° 17°
19% 82% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 1.3mm 1.8mm 3.2mm 0.7mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Fri 9th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
5
kmh
19
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
4.6s 4.6s 4.3s 4.2s 4.3s 5.0s 5.4s 5.2s
Sat 10th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
1
kmh
6
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.1m
0.3m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
4.7s 4.7s 4.5s 4.3s 4.7s 12.3s 12.2s 5.8s
Sun 11th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
48
kmh
47
kmh
40
kmh
13
kmh
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
1.0m
1.6m
1.3m
1.1m
5.1s 4.7s 4.8s 5.1s 5.1s 5.1s 5.1s 5.1s
Mon 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
30
kmh
25
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
0.9m
0.3m
1.2m
1.0m
0.6m
1.2m
0.6m
0.4m
5.1s 6.4s 6.0s 5.9s 11.4s 11.1s 10.8s 5.3s
Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
23
kmh
14
kmh
4
kmh
22
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
17
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.1m
0.5m
0.4m
0.1m
0.3m
5.1s 5.1s 5.1s 5.0s 4.8s 10.7s 5.4s 5.1s
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
8
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
20
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.1m
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
0.1m
4.7s 4.4s 4.1s 4.0s 3.7s 13.1s 4.7s 4.2s
Thu 15th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
8
kmh
17
kmh
28
kmh
38
kmh
47
kmh
49
kmh
40
kmh
0.2m
1.3m
1.1m
1.1m
0.8m
1.1m
0.9m
0.2m
3.6s 3.6s 3.6s 3.6s 3.6s 3.6s 3.6s 5.6s
Fri 9th January
2:39 AM 8:37 AM 2:47 PM 9:00 PM
3.47 0.75 3.60 0.88
Sat 10th January
3:20 AM 9:19 AM 3:31 PM 9:45 PM
3.31 0.95 3.39 1.03
Sun 11th January
4:04 AM 10:08 AM 4:21 PM 10:33 PM
3.14 1.16 3.20 1.17
Mon 12th January
4:56 AM 11:09 AM 5:18 PM 11:27 PM
2.98 1.33 3.06 1.29
Tue 13th January
6:03 AM 12:22 PM 6:20 PM
2.88 1.41 2.97
Wed 14th January
12:30 AM 7:24 AM 1:32 PM 7:24 PM
1.35 2.88 1.37 2.96
Thu 15th January
1:40 AM 8:35 AM 2:31 PM 8:24 PM
1.34 3.00 1.25 3.02
Fri 9th January
26°
0.0mm
14kmh W
15%
Sat 10th January
24°
0.0mm
9kmh NNW
17%
Sun 11th January
24°
0.5mm
24kmh NNW
41%
Mon 12th January
20°
0.0mm
21kmh WSW
16%
Tue 13th January
20°
0.0mm
14kmh N
5%
Wed 14th January
21°
0.0mm
19kmh N
8%
Thu 15th January
18°
7.6mm
26kmh N
87%
Fri 16th January
18°
3.6mm
22kmh N
85%
Sat 17th January
17°
0.3mm
8kmh N
66%
Sun 18th January
20°
0.0mm
9kmh N
16%
Mon 19th January
21°
0.0mm
5kmh N
10%
Tue 20th January
22°
0.1mm
25kmh SW
26%
Wed 21st January
16°
0.5mm
17kmh N
64%
Thu 22nd January
25°
0.0mm
10kmh WNW
17%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant 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 6 days of light rain with an average of 2.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 34%.

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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