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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 11° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 0%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 17kmh from the South-Southwest. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

The Anchorage faces North and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 05:18 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 11° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 0%.

THE ANCHORAGE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6° 5° 4° 8° 13° 13° 7° 5°
3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5° 4° 4° 8° 12° 12° 6° 5°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5° 4° 4° 8° 12° 12° 7° 5°
0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5° 4° 4° 6° 12° 12° 6° 5°
0% 15% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5° 4° 4° 7° 14° 14° 9° 8°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7° 7° 6° 9° 13° 13° 8° 7°
0% 100% 7% 8% 99% 81% 100% 32%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8° 7° 7° 10° 14° 14° 9° 9°
100% 0% 4% 6% 70% 47% 86% 58%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
3
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
3.9s 4.0s 17.3s 16.6s 16.5s 16.1s 15.5s 15.4s
Mon 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
15.0s 14.5s 14.4s 14.2s 4.2s 3.8s 13.5s 17.7s
Tue 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
1
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
16.9s 16.5s 15.8s 15.4s 15.1s 14.5s 14.4s 14.3s
Wed 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
2
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.3m
14.2s 3.4s 3.7s 3.6s 3.6s 3.7s 4.2s 4.4s
Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
1
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
4.3s 4.2s 4.0s 3.7s 3.5s 3.3s 4.1s 4.8s
Fri 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
3
kmh
1
kmh
3
kmh
10
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.3m
0.7m
1.0m
1.1m
0.9m
5.2s 5.4s 5.6s 5.9s 12.6s 12.6s 12.6s 12.6s
Sat 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
9
kmh
1.0m
0.4m
1.3m
0.2m
0.1m
1.3m
0.7m
0.9m
6.0s 6.7s 6.8s 7.3s 7.3s 7.3s 7.4s 7.7s
Sun 17th May
3:30 AM 9:44 AM 3:56 PM 10:15 PM
0.32 3.90 0.31 4.09
Mon 18th May
4:15 AM 10:33 AM 4:46 PM 11:01 PM
0.27 3.89 0.31 4.11
Tue 19th May
5:01 AM 11:24 AM 5:36 PM 11:48 PM
0.31 3.81 0.38 4.04
Wed 20th May
5:50 AM 12:18 PM 6:26 PM
0.44 3.67 0.51
Thu 21st May
12:36 AM 6:44 AM 1:15 PM 7:18 PM
3.89 0.63 3.52 0.68
Fri 22nd May
1:27 AM 7:43 AM 2:14 PM 8:13 PM
3.69 0.82 3.36 0.87
Sat 23rd May
2:24 AM 8:50 AM 3:15 PM 9:15 PM
3.49 0.98 3.24 1.03
Sun 17th May
13°
0.0mm
1kmh W
0%
Mon 18th May
12°
0.0mm
3kmh NW
0%
Tue 19th May
13°
0.0mm
4kmh NW
0%
Wed 20th May
12°
0.0mm
4kmh NW
3%
Thu 21st May
14°
0.0mm
4kmh WNW
0%
Fri 22nd May
13°
0.0mm
3kmh NNW
53%
Sat 23rd May
14°
0.0mm
2kmh NW
46%
Sun 24th May
15°
0.0mm
3kmh N
76%
Mon 25th May
15°
12.1mm
3kmh N
97%
Tue 26th May
15°
0.9mm
9kmh W
29%
Wed 27th May
12°
0.2mm
4kmh SE
63%
Thu 28th May
10°
0.1mm
6kmh SSE
82%
Fri 29th May
11°
0.9mm
9kmh S
82%
Sat 30th May
11°
0.3mm
14kmh SE
78%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in The Anchorage

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 6 days of light rain with an average of 2.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 44%.

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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