Beach Weather in Moeraki Boulders Beach, Oamaru, New Zealand

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Beach Weather Today in Moeraki Boulders Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is warm and pleasant 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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 18%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 31kmh from the North-Northeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Moeraki Boulders Beach faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 08:48 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 Moeraki Boulders Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 10%.

MOERAKI BOULDERS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 17° 20° 20° 18° 15°
52% 36% 34% 5% 4% 4% 4% 7%
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 15th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 18° 21° 20° 19° 16°
6% 28% 37% 5% 4% 5% 7% 7%
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 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 19° 22° 21° 20° 16°
17% 30% 0% 0% 1% 2% 6% 14%
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 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 15° 17° 19° 20° 19° 16°
14% 100% 89% 92% 74% 33% 7% 28%
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 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 17° 17° 19° 20° 18°
80% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 76% 8%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 16° 16° 15° 13° 12°
98% 47% 61% 75% 100% 66% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.1mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 10° 14° 18° 17° 16° 14°
100% 98% 67% 30% 0% 8% 88% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Fri 14th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.9m
0.6m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
9.0s 9.0s 9.1s 9.3s 12.0s 12.0s 8.0s 8.1s
Sat 15th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
12.0s 11.9s 5.6s 5.8s 11.1s 11.0s 10.9s 13.6s
Sun 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
17
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
9
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
27
kmh
0.7m
0.3m
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
8.1s 8.2s 8.3s 8.8s 8.9s 8.7s 8.4s 8.0s
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.2m
0.1m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
8.2s 8.2s 8.3s 8.4s 8.7s 14.6s 14.4s 14.1s
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
14
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
0.8m
0.4m
0.7m
0.1m
1.1m
8.4s 13.4s 13.3s 13.2s 10.0s 10.3s 10.5s 10.8s
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
32
kmh
37
kmh
23
kmh
0.4m
0.2m
0.4m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
10.8s 10.9s 10.7s 10.4s 10.3s 10.1s 10.0s 9.8s
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
5
kmh
13
kmh
22
kmh
31
kmh
40
kmh
33
kmh
16
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.8m
0.6m
9.5s 9.2s 8.9s 8.5s 8.4s 8.3s 8.5s 8.4s
Fri 14th February
5:34 AM 11:43 AM 5:55 PM
2.12 0.69 2.18
Sat 15th February
12:05 AM 6:16 AM 12:24 PM 6:35 PM
0.74 2.08 0.74 2.11
Sun 16th February
12:46 AM 6:59 AM 1:06 PM 7:15 PM
0.79 2.04 0.81 2.03
Mon 17th February
1:29 AM 7:43 AM 1:49 PM 7:59 PM
0.85 1.99 0.88 1.96
Tue 18th February
2:15 AM 8:29 AM 2:37 PM 8:48 PM
0.90 1.95 0.94 1.89
Wed 19th February
3:05 AM 9:19 AM 3:29 PM 9:43 PM
0.94 1.91 0.99 1.85
Thu 20th February
3:57 AM 10:12 AM 4:27 PM 10:40 PM
0.96 1.90 1.00 1.84
Fri 14th February
21°
0.0mm
26kmh NE
18%
Sat 15th February
21°
0.0mm
23kmh ENE
12%
Sun 16th February
22°
0.0mm
11kmh E
8%
Mon 17th February
20°
0.0mm
9kmh E
54%
Tue 18th February
20°
0.8mm
19kmh NNE
83%
Wed 19th February
16°
0.5mm
34kmh S
80%
Thu 20th February
18°
0.5mm
23kmh NE
61%
Fri 21st February
12°
2.9mm
1kmh S
88%
Sat 22nd February
15°
0.1mm
18kmh SSE
25%
Sun 23rd February
15°
0.1mm
22kmh S
79%
Mon 24th February
13°
0.1mm
15kmh SSE
41%
Tue 25th February
20°
0.1mm
4kmh NNW
46%
Wed 26th February
15°
0.0mm
26kmh SSE
42%
Thu 27th February
20°
0.7mm
22kmh NE
39%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. 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 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 48%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Moeraki Boulders Beach, Oamaru, Otago Region, South Island, New Zealand

Taking a holiday at Moeraki Boulders Beach in Oamaru, Otago Region, South Island, New Zealand is an unforgettable experience. This unique beach offers a picturesque landscape featuring large, spherical boulders scattered across the shoreline. The area is known for its natural beauty and fascinating history. The Moeraki Boulders are a must-see when visiting the Otago Region of New Zealand's South Island.

Beach Type

Moeraki Boulders Beach is not your typical sandy beach. It features coarse sand mixed with pebbles and rocks, giving it a rugged appearance. The main attraction of this beach is the massive boulders that are scattered along the shoreline. These round, geological marvels create an otherworldly atmosphere that draws visitors from all over the world.

While Moeraki Boulders Beach may not be ideal for snorkeling or diving due to its rocky landscape and lack of reefs, it still offers plenty to see and explore above water.

Beach Activities

Some popular activities at Moeraki Boulders Beach include:

  1. Exploring the boulders: Walk along the beach and marvel at these unique geological formations up close. Some of them are even large enough to climb on.
  2. Photography: The stunning landscapes and unusual boulder formations make this beach a popular spot for photography enthusiasts.
  3. Birdwatching: The area surrounding the beach is home to various species of birds, including penguins, albatrosses, and gulls.
  4. Beachcombing: Search for interesting shells, stones, or other treasures along this unique shoreline.
  5. Picnicking: Bring a packed lunch and enjoy dining alfresco on this picturesque beach.

Accommodations

There are no hotels or resorts directly on Moeraki Boulders Beach; however, there are several accommodations options nearby. A few options include the Moeraki Boulders Kiwi Holiday Park, Noah's Boutique Accommodation Moeraki, and Mill House Moeraki.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Moeraki Village: Just a short drive away from the beach, Moeraki Village offers a small selection of accommodations and dining options. This quaint fishing village is a great place to stay if you want to be close to the boulders.
  2. Oamaru: Located about 30 minutes north of Moeraki Boulders Beach, Oamaru is a larger town with more accommodation and dining options. It's also home to the famous Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony and several historic buildings made from local limestone.

Beach Amenities

Moeraki Boulders Beach offers limited amenities; however, there is a parking lot and public toilets available near the entrance. Additionally, you'll find a small café called "Moeraki Boulders Café" where you can grab a bite to eat or enjoy a coffee with views of the beach. It's important to note that there are no lifeguards on duty or beach equipment rentals available at this location, so plan accordingly if you wish to spend time on the beach.

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