Beach Weather in Tunnel Beach, Dunedin, New Zealand

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Beach Weather Today in Tunnel Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 1.9mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 77%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 26kmh from the South West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Tunnel Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 08:42 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 78% 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 Tunnel Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.4mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 57%.

TUNNEL BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 13° 16° 18° 16° 13°
67% 88% 89% 60% 82% 56% 78% 100%
0.8mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.7mm 0.3mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 12° 14° 15° 15° 14°
100% 100% 36% 10% 86% 47% 92% 40%
1.6mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 12° 14° 15° 14° 12°
74% 100% 91% 60% 70% 86% 35% 31%
0.0mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 13° 13° 14° 13° 11°
15% 37% 55% 79% 82% 70% 26% 15%
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 24th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 13° 17° 18° 16° 14°
14% 9% 5% 4% 3% 3% 15% 18%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Tue 25th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 15° 16° 17° 15° 14°
23% 12% 58% 85% 52% 28% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 26th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 10° 13° 15° 17° 15° 13°
100% 66% 27% 19% 70% 16% 26% 55%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
8
kmh
26
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
1.2m
0.7m
0.6m
9.5s 9.5s 9.4s 9.3s 9.1s 14.5s 8.8s 5.2s
Fri 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
29
kmh
15
kmh
4
kmh
21
kmh
1.4m
0.9m
1.2m
1.1m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
0.7m
8.5s 8.4s 8.5s 8.6s 8.4s 8.0s 6.5s 7.6s
Sat 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
0.9m
1.5m
1.1m
1.1m
0.7m
1.1m
1.1m
0.8m
8.9s 10.3s 7.5s 7.5s 10.5s 11.4s 7.1s 7.5s
Sun 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
20
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.2m
1.0m
1.0m
8.1s 8.0s 7.9s 8.0s 8.3s 8.4s 8.5s 8.5s
Mon 24th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
1
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
0.9m
1.3m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
8.6s 8.7s 8.7s 8.5s 8.3s 8.3s 8.2s 8.3s
Tue 25th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
8.3s 8.3s 8.2s 8.1s 8.1s 8.1s 8.1s 8.0s
Wed 26th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
11.6s 11.6s 11.0s 10.5s 10.3s 10.1s 10.0s 10.0s
Thu 20th February
3:10 AM 9:22 AM 3:37 PM 9:54 PM
0.57 1.48 0.56 1.53
Fri 21st February
4:07 AM 10:21 AM 4:33 PM 10:50 PM
0.59 1.47 0.56 1.54
Sat 22nd February
5:07 AM 11:19 AM 5:27 PM 11:46 PM
0.58 1.49 0.53 1.59
Sun 23rd February
6:05 AM 12:13 PM 6:19 PM
0.54 1.54 0.47
Mon 24th February
12:39 AM 6:57 AM 1:02 PM 7:08 PM
1.66 0.47 1.61 0.39
Tue 25th February
1:28 AM 7:44 AM 1:49 PM 7:56 PM
1.75 0.39 1.70 0.31
Wed 26th February
2:16 AM 8:29 AM 2:35 PM 8:43 PM
1.84 0.30 1.80 0.22
Thu 20th February
18°
1.9mm
19kmh NE
77%
Fri 21st February
16°
1.8mm
26kmh WSW
63%
Sat 22nd February
15°
0.4mm
26kmh WSW
68%
Sun 23rd February
14°
0.0mm
11kmh SSW
47%
Mon 24th February
18°
0.0mm
12kmh ENE
8%
Tue 25th February
17°
0.2mm
6kmh S
57%
Wed 26th February
17°
0.0mm
9kmh ESE
47%
Thu 27th February
17°
0.0mm
8kmh ESE
25%
Fri 28th February
18°
0.0mm
8kmh E
35%
Sat 1st March
21°
0.0mm
15kmh NE
18%
Sun 2nd March
20°
0.0mm
8kmh SSW
13%
Mon 3rd March
18°
0.0mm
19kmh NE
23%
Tue 4th March
13°
13.4mm
13kmh SW
71%
Wed 5th March
13°
0.8mm
23kmh WSW
67%

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 13° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 6 days of light rain with an average of 3.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 44%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Tunnel Beach, Dunedin, Otago Region, South Island, New Zealand

Taking a holiday at Tunnel Beach in Dunedin, located in the Otago Region of South Island, New Zealand, is a perfect getaway for those who love stunning landscapes and a unique beach experience. This secluded beach is famous for its sandstone cliffs, intriguing rock formations, and the hand-carved tunnel that provides access to the beach. If you're looking for an extraordinary beach adventure filled with picturesque views and exciting activities, Tunnel Beach is a must-visit destination.

Beach Type

Tunnel Beach is characterized by its coarse sand and rocky shoreline. The remarkable rock formations and the presence of a reef make it an excellent spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. The marine life around the rocky areas is vibrant and diverse, offering plenty of opportunities to observe various species of fish up close.

Beach Activities

Some recommended beach activities at Tunnel Beach include:

  1. Hiking: The walk down to Tunnel Beach is a popular activity due to the stunning views along the way. The trail takes you through lush greenery before reaching the dramatic cliffs overlooking the ocean.

  2. Photography: With its unique landscape and breathtaking views, Tunnel Beach is a photographer's paradise. Capture memories of your trip by taking pictures of the striking cliffs, intriguing rock formations, and beautiful sunrises or sunsets.

  3. Snorkeling and Diving: As mentioned earlier, the rocky shoreline and reef provide an ideal environment for marine life to thrive. Snorkeling or diving around these areas will allow you to explore this underwater world filled with various fish species.

  4. Exploring the tunnel: Don't miss out on walking through the hand-carved tunnel that leads to Tunnel Beach itself. This historical feature adds an extra layer of intrigue to your visit.

Accommodations

There are no beach resorts or hotels directly on Tunnel Beach; however, you can stay in nearby accommodations in Dunedin city center or St. Clair Beach, which is just a short drive away.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Dunedin City Center: Staying in the city center offers convenient access to a wide range of shops, restaurants, and attractions. It's also within a 15-minute drive to Tunnel Beach.

  2. St. Clair Beach: If you prefer staying closer to the ocean, St. Clair Beach is an excellent choice. It's just a 10-minute drive from Tunnel Beach and offers various accommodation options, including hotels and holiday homes.

Beach Amenities

Tunnel Beach has limited amenities due to its secluded nature. There are no restrooms or food stalls available at the beach itself; however, you can find these facilities in the nearby areas of Dunedin city center or St. Clair Beach. Remember to bring your own food, water, and other necessities when visiting Tunnel Beach.

To make the most out of your holiday at Tunnel Beach in Dunedin, ensure that you plan ahead for accommodations and amenities while enjoying the stunning views and unique beach experiences that this location offers.

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