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

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19°
 
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18°
 
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14°
 
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Beach Weather Today in The Anchorage

Today the maximum temperature will be 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 0.6mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 59%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 37kmh from the North-Northwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. 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 05:17 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 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 25%.

THE ANCHORAGE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 10°
38% 57% 14% 27% 67% 100% 73% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.4mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Tue 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 13°
93% 31% 49% 38% 19% 24% 31% 19%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 15th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13°
59% 18% 22% 26% 50% 69% 64% 60%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 16th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12°
100% 100% 85% 9% 0% 7% 28% 7%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 17th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13°
5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 18th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10°
0% 92% 3% 14% 0% 77% 34% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sun 19th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12°
29% 1% 0% 5% 12% 30% 31% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
2
kmh
18
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.1m
0.6m
1.2m
1.1m
15.1s 14.8s 2.7s 3.5s 4.2s 14.4s 14.4s 14.4s
Tue 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
14
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
1.2m
0.3m
0.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.6m
0.3m
7.3s 7.8s 7.7s 7.9s 7.8s 7.7s 7.5s 5.8s
Wed 15th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
6.3s 6.7s 6.8s 6.9s 6.8s 4.5s 4.6s 4.5s
Thu 16th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
1
kmh
7
kmh
17
kmh
0.3m
0.1m
0.4m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
4.5s 4.5s 15.5s 4.7s 15.5s 5.7s 5.7s 15.0s
Fri 17th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
15
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
21
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.7m
14.8s 14.6s 14.6s 14.7s 14.8s 6.8s 5.1s 5.0s
Sat 18th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
11
kmh
1
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
15.6s 15.6s 15.5s 15.5s 18.0s 18.4s 5.4s 4.7s
Sun 19th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
4.6s 16.5s 16.3s 15.8s 15.6s 11.2s 10.9s 10.6s
Mon 13th July
1:52 AM 8:05 AM 2:19 PM 8:33 PM
0.69 3.83 0.62 4.02
Tue 14th July
2:51 AM 9:02 AM 3:14 PM 9:27 PM
0.53 3.94 0.49 4.13
Wed 15th July
3:45 AM 9:54 AM 4:05 PM 10:17 PM
0.40 4.01 0.41 4.19
Thu 16th July
4:34 AM 10:44 AM 4:53 PM 11:05 PM
0.33 4.03 0.37 4.17
Fri 17th July
5:20 AM 11:31 AM 5:38 PM 11:50 PM
0.32 4.00 0.40 4.10
Sat 18th July
6:04 AM 12:15 PM 6:22 PM
0.38 3.91 0.50
Sun 19th July
12:34 AM 6:46 AM 12:58 PM 7:04 PM
3.97 0.50 3.78 0.65
Mon 13th July
11°
0.6mm
3kmh NW
59%
Tue 14th July
13°
0.2mm
3kmh W
38%
Wed 15th July
13°
0.1mm
5kmh NNE
46%
Thu 16th July
13°
0.1mm
9kmh WSW
42%
Fri 17th July
13°
0.0mm
13kmh WSW
0%
Sat 18th July
11°
0.0mm
4kmh ENE
37%
Sun 19th July
12°
0.0mm
24kmh SW
14%
Mon 20th July
12°
0.0mm
3kmh N
19%
Tue 21st July
0.8mm
2kmh NNE
92%
Wed 22nd July
4.7mm
8kmh ESE
100%
Thu 23rd July
11°
0.3mm
6kmh S
90%
Fri 24th July
0.5mm
1kmh ESE
74%
Sat 25th July
0.1mm
7kmh SW
29%
Sun 26th July
12°
0.0mm
12kmh WSW
9%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 11° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 9 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 46%.

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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