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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14°
 
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Beach Weather Today in The Anchorage

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 have 0.4mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 56%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 37kmh from the North-Northwest. 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 09:01 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 55% 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today, Sunday will have 0.4mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 56%.

THE ANCHORAGE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 12° 18° 19° 19° 16° 13°
72% 58% 47% 14% 72% 80% 55% 53%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 13° 15° 19° 21° 20° 20° 15°
71% 78% 67% 13% 12% 87% 88% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 15° 20° 21° 21° 19° 14°
16% 11% 14% 10% 9% 5% 8% 25%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 15° 18° 20° 20° 19° 14°
13% 94% 73% 89% 45% 34% 46% 64%
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 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 14° 15° 17° 19° 17° 15°
100% 62% 100% 72% 100% 53% 73% 62%
1.7mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 16° 16° 19° 22° 25° 19° 14°
45% 71% 60% 19% 15% 0% 0% 0%
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 28th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 17° 19° 19° 17° 13°
6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 12% 39%
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 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
3
kmh
31
kmh
37
kmh
31
kmh
17
kmh
0.6m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
0.7m
8.7s 8.8s 8.3s 8.0s 7.1s 6.9s 4.3s 6.8s
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
3
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
2
kmh
8
kmh
0.3m
0.6m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.2m
0.3m
4.5s 6.7s 6.5s 6.2s 12.0s 6.1s 5.1s 5.9s
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.1m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
0.1m
6.0s 6.0s 5.9s 5.7s 14.9s 14.7s 4.1s 4.5s
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.6m
0.2m
0.2m
4.3s 3.9s 14.5s 14.3s 13.7s 14.5s 14.3s 13.7s
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
0
kmh
12
kmh
5
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.6m
1.0m
0.6m
13.3s 13.1s 7.3s 6.8s 6.6s 6.3s 6.3s 11.3s
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
13
kmh
20
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
4
kmh
26
kmh
16
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
4.1s 3.7s 9.9s 10.0s 10.7s 11.7s 3.8s 3.9s
Sat 28th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
8
kmh
16
kmh
3
kmh
15
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
4
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.1m
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.3m
4.2s 3.9s 3.7s 3.7s 14.5s 14.0s 16.1s 15.3s
Sun 22nd December
3:36 AM 9:27 AM 3:53 PM 10:05 PM
4.60 1.70 4.60 1.80
Mon 23rd December
4:23 AM 10:12 AM 4:48 PM 11:02 PM
4.50 1.80 4.50 1.90
Tue 24th December
5:12 AM 11:10 AM 5:46 PM
4.40 2.00 4.40
Wed 25th December
12:03 AM 6:06 AM 12:22 PM 6:43 PM
2.00 4.30 2.10 4.40
Thu 26th December
12:59 AM 7:08 AM 1:29 PM 7:38 PM
2.00 4.30 2.10 4.40
Fri 27th December
1:49 AM 8:14 AM 2:23 PM 8:29 PM
1.90 4.40 2.00 4.40
Sat 28th December
2:36 AM 9:14 AM 3:10 PM 9:19 PM
1.80 4.60 1.80 4.50
Sun 22nd December
20°
0.4mm
12kmh NNE
56%
Mon 23rd December
21°
0.0mm
12kmh N
54%
Tue 24th December
21°
0.0mm
11kmh N
12%
Wed 25th December
20°
0.0mm
13kmh NNE
57%
Thu 26th December
19°
2.0mm
4kmh SW
77%
Fri 27th December
25°
0.0mm
13kmh SW
26%
Sat 28th December
19°
0.0mm
12kmh N
7%
Sun 29th December
20°
0.0mm
12kmh N
20%
Mon 30th December
21°
0.0mm
13kmh W
25%
Tue 31st December
18°
0.0mm
22kmh W
42%
Wed 1st January
22°
0.0mm
12kmh NW
22%
Thu 2nd January
22°
2.8mm
15kmh NNE
34%
Fri 3rd January
20°
0.1mm
13kmh NNW
39%
Sat 4th January
18°
0.8mm
12kmh NNE
55%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° 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 5 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 38%.

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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