Beach Weather in Gemstone Beach, Orepuk, New Zealand

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Beach Weather Today in Gemstone Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. 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 22%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 38kmh from the West. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Gemstone Beach faces West-Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 09:20 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 Gemstone Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 4.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.3mm of rain and Sunday will have 9.0mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 71%.

GEMSTONE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 21° 21° 17° 13°
0% 100% 3% 5% 7% 3% 0% 60%
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 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 14° 19° 21° 17° 11°
73% 60% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 5th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 17° 23° 25° 20° 14°
32% 46% 18% 50% 25% 3% 48% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 4.3mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 11° 14° 14° 15°
54% 3% 45% 64% 47% 85% 28% 0%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 16° 16° 14° 10°
3% 14% 9% 10% 47% 7% 7% 32%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 19° 18° 13° 12°
35% 44% 16% 21% 9% 16% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 10° 10° 11° 12° 12° 12° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.8mm 3.7mm 2.4mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.7mm 1.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
32
kmh
38
kmh
31
kmh
28
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.4m
1.4m
1.2m
1.0m
13.0s 12.8s 12.6s 12.3s 11.7s 11.5s 11.4s 11.5s
Tue 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
12
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.1m
0.1m
0.4m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
13.0s 14.0s 14.3s 14.3s 14.3s 14.4s 14.2s 14.1s
Wed 5th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
29
kmh
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.8m
13.6s 13.3s 13.1s 13.0s 12.8s 12.1s 11.9s 11.8s
Thu 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
22
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.3m
0.7m
1.0m
0.7m
1.0m
1.0m
11.1s 10.3s 10.3s 8.8s 7.9s 13.0s 11.9s 12.1s
Fri 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
8
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
12.7s 14.7s 14.5s 14.3s 14.2s 14.0s 13.6s 13.3s
Sat 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
4
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.7m
1.6m
0.9m
0.1m
13.1s 13.0s 13.0s 12.9s 12.7s 20.1s 12.1s 12.0s
Sun 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
17
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
0.4m
0.7m
0.7m
0.4m
0.4m
1.1m
1.2m
0.8m
17.7s 17.3s 16.9s 16.1s 15.8s 15.7s 15.3s 15.0s
Mon 3rd February
4:58 AM 11:12 AM 5:22 PM 11:41 PM
2.72 0.50 2.71 0.50
Tue 4th February
5:49 AM 12:05 PM 6:19 PM
2.62 0.57 2.62
Wed 5th February
12:37 AM 6:47 AM 1:04 PM 7:23 PM
0.63 2.52 0.65 2.54
Thu 6th February
1:38 AM 7:52 AM 2:10 PM 8:31 PM
0.74 2.44 0.71 2.49
Fri 7th February
2:45 AM 9:02 AM 3:18 PM 9:41 PM
0.82 2.40 0.72 2.48
Sat 8th February
3:54 AM 10:09 AM 4:23 PM 10:45 PM
0.84 2.42 0.68 2.51
Sun 9th February
4:58 AM 11:09 AM 5:23 PM 11:42 PM
0.81 2.48 0.62 2.55
Mon 3rd February
21°
0.0mm
12kmh SW
22%
Tue 4th February
21°
0.0mm
5kmh SSE
31%
Wed 5th February
25°
4.3mm
3kmh W
40%
Thu 6th February
15°
0.1mm
9kmh SSW
40%
Fri 7th February
16°
0.0mm
8kmh SSW
16%
Sat 8th February
19°
0.3mm
8kmh SW
42%
Sun 9th February
12°
9.0mm
4kmh SSE
100%
Mon 10th February
14°
0.6mm
12kmh SW
76%
Tue 11th February
13°
0.5mm
13kmh SSW
54%
Wed 12th February
15°
0.1mm
4kmh E
44%
Thu 13th February
23°
0.1mm
14kmh NNW
37%
Fri 14th February
18°
5.9mm
4kmh WSW
85%
Sat 15th February
14°
1.3mm
17kmh SW
75%
Sun 16th February
15°
0.0mm
6kmh SSW
21%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° 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 10 days of light rain with an average of 2.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 49%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Gemstone Beach, Orepuk, Southland Region, South Island, New Zealand

Gemstone Beach, located in Orepuki, Southland Region, South Island, New Zealand, is a magnificent destination for those looking to spend a relaxing holiday by the sea. This picturesque beach offers stunning views and a unique opportunity to explore its intriguing coastline. With its natural beauty and abundance of activities, Gemstone Beach is an ideal spot for both adventure-seekers and those looking for a tranquil getaway.

Beach Type

Gemstone Beach is well-known for its coarse sand mixed with an array of colorful gemstones and semi-precious stones such as quartz, garnet, and jasper. The beach's rocky shoreline creates an interesting landscape that sets it apart from the typical sandy beaches found elsewhere. The rocky areas along the coast provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving as they attract various marine species that thrive in these environments.

Beach Activities

At Gemstone Beach, visitors can enjoy a variety of beach activities that cater to different interests:

  1. Beachcombing: As the name suggests, searching for gemstones and other treasures along the shore is a popular activity at Gemstone Beach. Keep an eye out for beautiful stones while strolling along the coastline.

  2. Snorkeling and Diving: The rocky areas along the coast provide great spots to explore underwater life through snorkeling or diving. Discover various marine species that are attracted to these habitats.

  3. Photography: With its unique combination of sand, stones, and coastal features, Gemstone Beach offers plenty of stunning photo opportunities to capture your beach memories.

  4. Hiking: For those who want to explore beyond the beach itself, there are nearby trails that offer scenic views of the ocean and surrounding landscape.

  5. Fishing: Fishing enthusiasts can try their luck at catching some local fish species from the shoreline or nearby fishing spots.

Accommodations

While there are no hotels or resorts directly on Gemstone Beach, visitors can find accommodations in the nearby towns of Riverton, Tuatapere, and Otautau. These towns offer various lodging options such as motels, bed and breakfasts, and holiday homes.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Riverton: Just a 20-minute drive from Gemstone Beach, Riverton is the closest town with various accommodation options available. It also offers restaurants, cafes, and shops for your convenience.

  2. Tuatapere: Located about a 30-minute drive from Gemstone Beach, Tuatapere is a small rural town with several accommodation options like motels and holiday homes.

  3. Otautau: A bit further away from the beach (around a 40-minute drive), Otautau is another option for accommodations in the Southland Region.

Beach Amenities

Gemstone Beach is a relatively remote beach with limited facilities. Visitors should come prepared with their own food, drinks, and other essentials as there are no shops or restaurants directly on the beach. There are also no public restrooms available at the beach itself. However, the natural beauty and unique features of this beach make up for the lack of amenities by offering an unforgettable experience for those who choose to visit Gemstone Beach in New Zealand's beautiful South Island.

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