Beach Weather in Wharariki Beach, Nelson Tasman Region, New Zealand

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19°
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17°
 
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15°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Wharariki Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 2%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and light at 13kmh from the South East. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Wharariki Beach faces North and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 08:33 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 Wharariki Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer 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 19%.

WHARARIKI BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 18° 18° 19° 19° 19°
5% 3% 5% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sat 15th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 18° 18° 19° 19° 19°
2% 6% 5% 1% 0% 24% 3% 11%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 19° 19° 19° 20° 20°
50% 50% 60% 34% 9% 20% 10% 32%
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 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 18° 19° 19° 20° 20°
21% 64% 100% 87% 83% 81% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.8mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 20° 20° 19° 19° 19° 19°
100% 100% 100% 71% 73% 82% 79% 73%
2.5mm 14.2mm 3.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 19° 19° 19° 19° 19°
81% 82% 69% 24% 35% 6% 0% 0%
0.4mm 1.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 17° 18° 18° 19° 19°
0% 72% 73% 83% 58% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 14th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
12.9s 12.9s 12.8s 12.3s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.8s
Sat 15th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
7
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
11.8s 11.8s 11.6s 11.2s 11.0s 11.0s 4.6s 4.8s
Sun 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
0.6m
0.5m
1.0m
5.3s 5.7s 5.8s 5.9s 6.6s 6.8s 6.8s 6.7s
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
25
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
33
kmh
1.1m
1.2m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.6m
6.5s 6.2s 13.3s 13.2s 12.7s 12.5s 12.6s 12.5s
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
1.6m
1.5m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.5m
1.5m
1.7m
7.4s 14.1s 7.7s 7.4s 9.6s 9.0s 12.1s 16.2s
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
1.4m
0.7m
1.0m
1.1m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
1.2m
14.9s 11.6s 10.7s 9.9s 9.6s 9.3s 9.3s 11.3s
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
16
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
10.4s 10.0s 9.6s 9.1s 9.2s 9.6s 15.7s 14.8s
Fri 14th February
5:45 AM 11:55 AM 6:06 PM
0.12 2.78 0.09
Sat 15th February
12:17 AM 6:18 AM 12:27 PM 6:40 PM
2.68 0.14 2.74 0.14
Sun 16th February
12:49 AM 6:51 AM 12:59 PM 7:12 PM
2.64 0.20 2.66 0.23
Mon 17th February
1:20 AM 7:23 AM 1:32 PM 7:45 PM
2.56 0.30 2.55 0.34
Tue 18th February
1:52 AM 7:57 AM 2:06 PM 8:20 PM
2.45 0.42 2.42 0.47
Wed 19th February
2:27 AM 8:35 AM 2:46 PM 8:59 PM
2.33 0.56 2.28 0.61
Thu 20th February
3:09 AM 9:21 AM 3:34 PM 9:48 PM
2.19 0.71 2.14 0.75
Fri 14th February
19°
0.0mm
12kmh E
2%
Sat 15th February
19°
0.0mm
5kmh NNE
6%
Sun 16th February
20°
0.0mm
10kmh E
33%
Mon 17th February
20°
1.4mm
33kmh SE
79%
Tue 18th February
20°
20.3mm
21kmh NNW
84%
Wed 19th February
19°
1.5mm
39kmh WNW
37%
Thu 20th February
19°
0.2mm
16kmh NW
35%
Fri 21st February
19°
0.4mm
15kmh WNW
44%
Sat 22nd February
17°
0.4mm
6kmh NNE
47%
Sun 23rd February
17°
0.2mm
23kmh ENE
82%
Mon 24th February
16°
1.1mm
21kmh ENE
91%
Tue 25th February
19°
0.0mm
30kmh W
62%
Wed 26th February
19°
0.0mm
18kmh ESE
16%
Thu 27th February
19°
0.0mm
18kmh NNW
49%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 19° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 8 days of light rain with an average of 3.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 48%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Wharariki Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Wharariki Beach, Nelson Tasman Region, South Island, New Zealand

Taking a holiday at Wharariki Beach in the Nelson Tasman Region of South Island, New Zealand is an unforgettable experience. This remote and wild beach offers a unique opportunity to unwind and explore the rugged beauty of New Zealand's coastline. Nestled at the western end of Golden Bay, Wharariki Beach is surrounded by sand dunes, cliffs, and native forest, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Beach Type

Wharariki Beach features a combination of golden sand and pebbles. The beach is known for its dramatic rock formations, including Archway Islands – a group of large offshore rocks that have been sculpted by wind and waves over time. These rocky areas provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving, as they attract a variety of marine life seeking shelter in the crevices. The beach's exposed location also means that there are strong currents and changing tides, so swimmers should exercise caution.

Beach Activities

Wharariki Beach offers a range of activities that cater to different interests:

  1. Hiking: The Wharariki Beach Track is a popular walking route that takes you through lush native forest and sand dunes before reaching the beach. This easy 20-minute walk provides stunning views of the coastline and Archway Islands.
  2. Seal watching: Wharariki Beach is home to a colony of fur seals who can often be seen lounging on the rocks or playing in rock pools. Early morning or late afternoon are typically the best times to spot these playful creatures.
  3. Photography: With its dramatic landscapes, unique rock formations, and abundant wildlife, Wharariki Beach is a photographer's paradise.
  4. Horse riding: Experience the beauty of Wharariki on horseback with guided tours available from nearby operators.
  5. Kitesurfing & windsurfing: The consistent winds and open coastline make Wharariki Beach an ideal spot for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Be aware that the beach is not patrolled, so these activities are best suited for experienced participants.

Accommodations

There are no beach resorts or hotels directly on Wharariki Beach. However, you can find various accommodation options nearby, including the Wharariki Beach Holiday Park which offers cabins, campsites, and powered sites for campervans.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Collingwood: Located about 30 minutes' drive from Wharariki Beach, Collingwood is a small town with several accommodation options such as motels, bed and breakfasts, and holiday homes. Staying in Collingwood allows you to explore other attractions in Golden Bay like Farewell Spit.
  2. Takaka: This slightly larger town is approximately an hour's drive from the beach and offers a wider range of accommodation choices along with restaurants and shops.

Beach Amenities

Wharariki Beach has limited amenities due to its remote location. There are no lifeguards on duty or public restrooms available at the beach itself. Visitors should bring their own food, water, sunscreen, and other necessities as there are no shops or cafes nearby. It's also essential to pack out all rubbish to help preserve this pristine environment for future generations to enjoy.

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