Beach Weather in Moeraki Boulders Beach, Oamaru, New Zealand

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Sea
13°
 
Sea
14°
 
Sea
13°
 
Sea
11°
 
Sea
12°
 
Sea
 
Sea
 
Sea
 
Sea
 
Sea
 
Sea
10°
 
Sea
11°
 
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 12° 14° 15° 12° 13° 12°
15% 0% 13% 20% 14% 11% 48% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 12° 12° 12° 13° 13°
99% 18% 47% 14% 77% 77% 44% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 17° 17° 18° 17° 16°
4% 32% 46% 47% 48% 34% 27% 24%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 10° 10° 13° 12° 11° 10°
100% 98% 100% 19% 17% 8% 87% 100%
0.0mm 1.1mm 0.7mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 10° 11° 11° 11° 12° 11°
100% 93% 34% 47% 10% 30% 18% 19%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 12° 14° 14° 13°
26% 96% 65% 64% 65% 49% 54% 100%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Wed 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 12° 14° 15° 14° 13° 11°
30% 29% 45% 33% 10% 3% 3% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
7.2s 7.5s 7.8s 8.1s 8.0s 7.9s 5.4s 5.8s
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
21
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
23
kmh
0.9m
1.1m
0.9m
0.6m
0.8m
1.1m
0.8m
0.7m
5.8s 5.3s 8.0s 8.0s 7.9s 13.4s 7.7s 7.7s
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
17
kmh
6
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.3m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
5.3s 5.9s 6.0s 8.0s 8.0s 7.9s 7.8s 7.7s
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
28
kmh
13
kmh
39
kmh
24
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
0.7m
1.0m
0.8m
1.9m
1.3m
0.8m
1.3m
1.3m
7.3s 7.4s 7.9s 8.1s 8.1s 8.6s 5.8s 6.3s
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
23
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
6.5s 8.0s 8.0s 6.5s 6.4s 6.4s 6.4s 11.6s
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
5
kmh
27
kmh
21
kmh
28
kmh
32
kmh
13
kmh
26
kmh
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
1.7m
1.6m
1.1m
1.1m
1.5m
5.5s 5.7s 5.9s 6.5s 8.1s 8.3s 8.3s 8.3s
Wed 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
7
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
38
kmh
51
kmh
46
kmh
41
kmh
1.0m
0.6m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
1.0m
13.4s 8.8s 8.9s 8.9s 17.2s 16.9s 9.8s 9.9s
Thu 7th December
5:05 AM 11:17 AM 5:34 PM 11:42 PM
0.40 1.50 0.30 1.50
Fri 8th December
5:54 AM 12:01 PM 6:19 PM
0.40 1.50 0.30
Sat 9th December
12:24 AM 6:43 AM 12:45 PM 7:04 PM
1.60 0.40 1.50 0.30
Sun 10th December
1:05 AM 7:32 AM 1:28 PM 7:50 PM
1.60 0.30 1.60 0.30
Mon 11th December
1:49 AM 8:21 AM 2:12 PM 8:37 PM
1.60 0.30 1.60 0.20
Tue 12th December
2:34 AM 9:09 AM 2:58 PM 9:24 PM
1.70 0.20 1.60 0.20
Wed 13th December
3:22 AM 9:58 AM 3:46 PM 10:14 PM
1.70 0.20 1.60 0.20
Thu 7th December
15°
0.1mm
29kmh SSW
27%
Fri 8th December
13°
0.1mm
24kmh NE
48%
Sat 9th December
19°
0.0mm
26kmh N
32%
Sun 10th December
13°
1.8mm
26kmh S
66%
Mon 11th December
12°
0.1mm
17kmh ENE
43%
Tue 12th December
14°
0.4mm
36kmh WSW
64%
Wed 13th December
15°
0.0mm
41kmh SW
19%
Thu 14th December
15°
0.0mm
11kmh S
33%
Fri 15th December
14°
1.6mm
11kmh ENE
80%
Sat 16th December
12°
5.7mm
35kmh NE
92%
Sun 17th December
12°
3.3mm
28kmh SSW
84%
Mon 18th December
13°
0.0mm
23kmh NNE
47%
Tue 19th December
13°
0.0mm
25kmh NE
56%
Wed 20th December
14°
1.8mm
18kmh NE
90%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 9 days of very light rain with an average of 1.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 56%.

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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