Beach Weather in Sandfly Bay, Otago Region, New Zealand

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Beach Weather Today in Sandfly Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the 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.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 11%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 29kmh from the North. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Sandfly Bay faces South-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:51 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 Sandfly Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 9%.

SANDFLY BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 13° 12° 16° 19° 19° 17° 14°
20% 17% 23% 9% 5% 3% 7% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 15th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 17° 19° 19° 17° 15°
6% 7% 5% 8% 5% 33% 8% 35%
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 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 19° 20° 20° 18° 15°
7% 3% 1% 0% 1% 0% 4% 25%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 16° 17° 18° 17° 14°
52% 60% 63% 45% 33% 7% 21% 26%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 15° 14° 16° 16° 16° 17° 16°
67% 93% 100% 100% 100% 100% 64% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.8mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 13° 13° 12° 12° 12° 11°
45% 62% 100% 100% 56% 100% 92% 80%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 14° 17° 18° 14° 12°
41% 70% 5% 6% 19% 21% 67% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 1.7mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 14th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
11
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
0.3m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
1.0m
1.1m
0.9m
9.0s 9.2s 9.6s 11.9s 12.0s 12.0s 12.0s 12.0s
Sat 15th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
29
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.4m
1.0m
0.6m
0.8m
1.1m
1.2m
12.0s 11.8s 5.9s 5.9s 11.0s 10.9s 9.8s 11.0s
Sun 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
20
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
33
kmh
0.9m
0.4m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.6m
1.0m
1.1m
11.1s 8.2s 8.3s 8.6s 8.9s 8.9s 10.7s 14.1s
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
27
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
1.1m
0.7m
0.5m
0.3m
0.6m
1.0m
1.2m
1.0m
13.6s 8.3s 8.3s 8.3s 8.6s 14.5s 14.3s 13.6s
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
25
kmh
20
kmh
7
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.5m
1.0m
0.7m
0.8m
0.3m
0.7m
13.4s 13.3s 13.2s 13.1s 9.8s 10.1s 10.1s 10.7s
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
16
kmh
28
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
16
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.9m
0.7m
0.9m
0.6m
0.4m
10.7s 10.7s 10.7s 10.4s 10.3s 10.1s 10.0s 9.9s
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
12
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
33
kmh
36
kmh
17
kmh
24
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
9.7s 9.4s 9.1s 8.8s 8.4s 9.0s 8.3s 8.3s
Fri 14th February
5:11 AM 11:25 AM 5:27 PM 11:40 PM
2.00 0.38 1.89 0.36
Sat 15th February
5:51 AM 12:06 PM 6:09 PM
1.91 0.44 1.82
Sun 16th February
12:22 AM 6:32 AM 12:46 PM 6:50 PM
0.44 1.83 0.50 1.74
Mon 17th February
1:03 AM 7:12 AM 1:27 PM 7:34 PM
0.53 1.74 0.58 1.67
Tue 18th February
1:47 AM 7:56 AM 2:11 PM 8:21 PM
0.62 1.66 0.65 1.62
Wed 19th February
2:34 AM 8:44 AM 2:58 PM 9:15 PM
0.69 1.59 0.70 1.59
Thu 20th February
3:27 AM 9:39 AM 3:50 PM 10:15 PM
0.75 1.56 0.73 1.60
Fri 14th February
19°
0.0mm
10kmh ENE
11%
Sat 15th February
19°
0.0mm
13kmh ENE
13%
Sun 16th February
20°
0.0mm
12kmh ENE
5%
Mon 17th February
18°
0.0mm
20kmh ENE
38%
Tue 18th February
17°
1.3mm
20kmh NE
78%
Wed 19th February
13°
0.9mm
19kmh SW
79%
Thu 20th February
18°
2.1mm
18kmh NE
41%
Fri 21st February
13°
1.9mm
12kmh S
78%
Sat 22nd February
14°
0.1mm
13kmh SSW
50%
Sun 23rd February
13°
1.0mm
21kmh SW
88%
Mon 24th February
13°
0.1mm
9kmh S
56%
Tue 25th February
19°
1.1mm
12kmh WNW
66%
Wed 26th February
15°
0.0mm
21kmh S
32%
Thu 27th February
19°
0.0mm
7kmh ENE
23%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° 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 8 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 47%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Sandfly Bay, Otago Region, South Island, New Zealand

Taking a holiday at Sandfly Bay, located in the Otago Region of South Island, New Zealand, offers a unique and picturesque beach experience. This beautiful destination is known for its wildlife, scenic views, and outdoor activities that cater to various interests. With its stunning landscapes and opportunities for adventure, Sandfly Bay is an ideal choice for those seeking an unforgettable beach getaway.

Beach Type

Sandfly Bay is characterized by its coarse sand and pebbles. The sand dunes surrounding the bay are home to a variety of native plants and provide a dramatic backdrop to this rugged beach. While the beach itself does not have powdery white sand or a reef system suitable for snorkeling or diving, it does offer other unique aspects that make it an interesting destination. The rocky coastline attracts various species of marine life such as sea lions, seals, and penguins.

Beach Activities

At Sandfly Bay, there are several activities to enjoy during your visit:

  1. Wildlife spotting: Due to its remote location and rocky terrain, Sandfly Bay is home to various species of wildlife including New Zealand fur seals, sea lions, and yellow-eyed penguins. A visit during dusk may offer you the chance to see these animals up close.

  2. Hiking: The area around Sandfly Bay offers several hiking trails that showcase the stunning landscapes of the Otago coastline. One popular option is the Sandymount Track which provides sweeping views of the bay below.

  3. Surfing: For experienced surfers seeking challenging waves, Sandfly Bay offers powerful swells due to its exposed location on the Otago Peninsula.

  4. Photography: With its dramatic landscapes and abundant wildlife, Sandfly Bay is a photographer's dream. Capture memories of your holiday with shots of towering sand dunes, rugged cliffs, and unique flora and fauna.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts or hotels directly on Sandfly Bay, there are several accommodations options nearby on the Otago Peninsula. These include bed & breakfasts, lodges, and Airbnb rentals.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Dunedin: As the nearest city to Sandfly Bay, Dunedin offers a range of accommodation options including hotels, motels, and hostels. Staying in Dunedin allows for easy access to Sandfly Bay and other attractions on the Otago Peninsula.

  2. Portobello: This small town on the Otago Peninsula is closer to Sandfly Bay than Dunedin and provides a quieter atmosphere with local charm. Accommodation options here include bed & breakfasts and holiday homes.

  3. Macandrew Bay: Another option for staying close to Sandfly Bay is Macandrew Bay, which offers picturesque views of the harbor and a selection of Airbnb rentals.

Beach Amenities

Sandfly Bay has limited facilities due to its remote location and focus on preserving the natural environment. There are no restrooms or shower facilities at the beach itself; however, you can find these amenities in nearby towns such as Portobello or Dunedin. It is important to bring your own water, snacks, sunscreen, and any other essentials needed for your visit.

Despite its lack of traditional beach amenities, Sandfly Bay's unique landscape and wildlife make it a must-visit destination for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path beach experience in New Zealand's South Island.

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