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

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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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14°
 
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Beach Weather Today in The Anchorage

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 9.1mm of moderate rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 85%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 34kmh from the East-Northeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

The Anchorage faces North and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 06:10 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 18° 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 0%.

THE ANCHORAGE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 7th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 15° 16° 15° 14° 14°
49% 96% 79% 73% 86% 98% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 5.7mm 3.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 8th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 16° 15° 16° 18° 18° 15° 13°
100% 80% 72% 81% 19% 53% 40% 90%
2.9mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 9th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 11° 15° 19° 18° 14° 12°
59% 30% 21% 6% 11% 18% 98% 46%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 10th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 15° 17° 17° 14° 12°
13% 25% 34% 46% 74% 80% 19% 21%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 11th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 17° 17° 12° 10°
0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 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°
Sun 12th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 16° 17° 12° 10°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 13th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 15° 15° 16° 13° 13°
18% 6% 99% 100% 100% 35% 72% 56%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 1.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 7th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
24
kmh
34
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.8m
1.1m
0.8m
1.0m
6.8s 6.7s 6.9s 5.3s 6.9s 6.9s 7.6s 8.2s
Wed 8th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
27
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
27
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.4m
1.4m
1.3m
0.5m
0.6m
0.4m
8.6s 8.6s 8.2s 7.8s 7.6s 7.5s 6.8s 5.2s
Thu 9th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.4m
4.7s 4.2s 4.1s 3.8s 3.7s 4.0s 4.1s 4.2s
Fri 10th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
24
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
3
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
5
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
13.6s 14.0s 14.5s 14.4s 14.2s 13.8s 13.5s 13.2s
Sat 11th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
12.9s 12.7s 12.6s 12.6s 13.0s 13.6s 13.5s 13.4s
Sun 12th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.8m
0.9m
0.4m
0.7m
13.2s 13.0s 12.8s 12.8s 13.1s 12.8s 12.5s 12.3s
Mon 13th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
16
kmh
3
kmh
9
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.5m
0.2m
0.1m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
12.0s 12.0s 12.1s 11.9s 5.1s 4.9s 5.7s 5.3s
Tue 7th April
12:26 AM 6:27 AM 12:39 PM 6:44 PM
3.57 0.81 3.40 0.88
Wed 8th April
12:58 AM 7:05 AM 1:21 PM 7:23 PM
3.39 1.02 3.21 1.05
Thu 9th April
1:35 AM 7:52 AM 2:10 PM 8:08 PM
3.19 1.23 3.03 1.24
Fri 10th April
2:23 AM 8:58 AM 3:11 PM 9:05 PM
2.99 1.40 2.89 1.41
Sat 11th April
3:36 AM 10:22 AM 4:23 PM 10:22 PM
2.84 1.45 2.84 1.49
Sun 12th April
5:17 AM 11:39 AM 5:37 PM 11:50 PM
2.84 1.35 2.90 1.42
Mon 13th April
6:31 AM 12:37 PM 6:43 PM
3.03 1.14 3.08
Tue 7th April
17°
9.1mm
2kmh ENE
85%
Wed 8th April
18°
3.2mm
7kmh N
66%
Thu 9th April
19°
0.0mm
6kmh NNW
36%
Fri 10th April
19°
0.0mm
6kmh N
39%
Sat 11th April
17°
0.0mm
7kmh N
0%
Sun 12th April
17°
0.0mm
6kmh N
1%
Mon 13th April
16°
1.4mm
8kmh NW
60%
Tue 14th April
15°
0.5mm
5kmh SSE
65%
Wed 15th April
16°
0.0mm
3kmh SW
6%
Thu 16th April
14°
0.0mm
6kmh N
0%
Fri 17th April
16°
0.0mm
6kmh N
0%
Sat 18th April
15°
0.0mm
6kmh N
10%
Sun 19th April
17°
0.0mm
5kmh N
24%
Mon 20th April
17°
0.0mm
4kmh N
16%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° 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 4 days of light rain with an average of 3.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 29%.

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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