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Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. 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 0.5mm of very light rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 48%.
The winds will be on shore and strong at 37kmh from the West-Northwest. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.
Mason Bay Beach faces West 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.
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 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.3mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 2.2mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.3mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 79%.
12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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10° | 12° | 12° | 14° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 11° |
8% | 15% | 39% | 91% | 97% | 82% | 0% | 56% |
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9° | 8° | 7° | 13° | 16° | 17° | 16° | 11° |
59% | 72% | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 21% |
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19% | 33% | 12% | 24% | 48% | 8% | 61% | 100% |
0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.3mm | 1.7mm |
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10° | 8° | 8° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 8° |
8% | 29% | 69% | 65% | 73% | 98% | 31% | 5% |
0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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12% | 6% | 6% | 23% | 29% | 32% | 57% | 47% |
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10° | 11° | 11° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 13° | 12° |
49% | 50% | 33% | 82% | 84% | 7% | 73% | 100% |
0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.1mm | 2.1mm |
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99% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
0.0mm | 0.1mm | 0.5mm | 0.8mm | 0.1mm | 0.4mm | 0.4mm | 0.0mm |
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13 kmh
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20 kmh
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28 kmh
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37 kmh
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35 kmh
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30 kmh
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26 kmh
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22 kmh
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0.3m
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1.0m
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1.1m
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1.2m
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1.2m
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1.1m
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1.0m
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0.7m
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12.8s | 13.0s | 13.0s | 12.8s | 12.1s | 12.0s | 12.2s | 14.1s |
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14 kmh
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12 kmh
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9 kmh
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1 kmh
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8 kmh
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14 kmh
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14 kmh
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12 kmh
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0.6m
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0.4m
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0.2m
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0.1m
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0.3m
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0.4m
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0.6m
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0.4m
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15.4s | 15.4s | 14.7s | 14.5s | 14.5s | 14.5s | 9.5s | 9.7s |
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8 kmh
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3 kmh
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10 kmh
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7 kmh
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16 kmh
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17 kmh
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15 kmh
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10 kmh
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0.3m
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0.1m
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1.0m
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0.9m
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0.9m
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0.9m
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0.9m
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0.9m
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9.4s | 9.2s | 9.1s | 9.0s | 8.9s | 8.8s | 8.7s | 8.5s |
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26 kmh
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18 kmh
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14 kmh
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17 kmh
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21 kmh
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11 kmh
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14 kmh
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8 kmh
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1.2m
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0.9m
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0.4m
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0.7m
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0.7m
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0.7m
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0.9m
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0.8m
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8.4s | 8.3s | 5.6s | 5.7s | 6.2s | 8.0s | 7.3s | 6.3s |
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3 kmh
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3 kmh
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6 kmh
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10 kmh
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10 kmh
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8 kmh
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1 kmh
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0.8m
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0.8m
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0.6m
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0.4m
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0.4m
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0.5m
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0.4m
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0.5m
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14.8s | 14.9s | 14.7s | 14.6s | 14.5s | 14.4s | 14.2s | 6.0s |
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10 kmh
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8 kmh
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10 kmh
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17 kmh
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15 kmh
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23 kmh
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29 kmh
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10 kmh
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0.5m
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0.5m
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0.2m
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0.4m
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0.3m
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0.5m
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0.8m
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6.2s | 6.2s | 6.1s | 12.6s | 12.7s | 12.2s | 19.6s | 12.1s |
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18 kmh
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17 kmh
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8 kmh
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10 kmh
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10 kmh
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17 kmh
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28 kmh
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23 kmh
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0.3m
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0.8m
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1.1m
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1.3m
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0.4m
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0.7m
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1.3m
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0.9m
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17.6s | 17.4s | 17.1s | 14.7s | 14.5s | 13.7s | 13.2s | 13.1s |
4:13 AM | 10:27 AM | 4:37 PM | 10:57 PM |
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2.14 | 0.28 | 2.13 | 0.29 |
5:05 AM | 11:21 AM | 5:35 PM | 11:52 PM |
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2.07 | 0.34 | 2.06 | 0.39 |
6:03 AM | 12:20 PM | 6:38 PM |
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1.98 | 0.41 | 2.00 |
12:54 AM | 7:08 AM | 1:25 PM | 7:47 PM |
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0.49 | 1.91 | 0.46 | 1.95 |
2:01 AM | 8:17 AM | 2:33 PM | 8:56 PM |
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0.55 | 1.88 | 0.47 | 1.94 |
3:10 AM | 9:24 AM | 3:39 PM | 10:00 PM |
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0.57 | 1.90 | 0.44 | 1.97 |
4:14 AM | 10:24 AM | 4:38 PM | 10:58 PM |
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0.54 | 1.95 | 0.38 | 2.01 |
Mon 3rd February |
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16° |
0.5mm |
30kmh WNW |
48% |
Tue 4th February |
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18° |
0.0mm |
1kmh W |
20% |
Wed 5th February |
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19° |
2.0mm |
10kmh NNW |
38% |
Thu 6th February |
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14° |
0.0mm |
9kmh SSW |
47% |
Fri 7th February |
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15° |
0.0mm |
3kmh WSW |
26% |
Sat 8th February |
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16° |
2.2mm |
21kmh WNW |
59% |
Sun 9th February |
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12° |
2.3mm |
5kmh SSE |
99% |
Mon 10th February |
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13° |
1.3mm |
22kmh W |
73% |
Tue 11th February |
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12° |
0.2mm |
15kmh SW |
48% |
Wed 12th February |
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14° |
0.0mm |
10kmh NE |
49% |
Thu 13th February |
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18° |
0.6mm |
10kmh NNW |
66% |
Fri 14th February |
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15° |
7.1mm |
24kmh WNW |
89% |
Sat 15th February |
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12° |
1.3mm |
23kmh WSW |
72% |
Sun 16th February |
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14° |
0.0mm |
9kmh WNW |
17% |
In the next 14 days 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 9 days of very light rain with an average of 1.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 54%.
If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Mason Bay Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions
Taking a holiday at Mason Bay Beach on Stewart Island in the Southland Region of New Zealand's South Island is an excellent choice for beach goers seeking a remote and serene getaway. This beautiful beach is located within the Rakiura National Park, providing visitors with breathtaking natural landscapes and unique wildlife encounters.
Mason Bay Beach boasts a long stretch of golden sand that meets the crystal-clear waters of the Tasman Sea. The shoreline is backed by dunes and native vegetation, creating a picturesque and tranquil setting. While there are no reefs or rocks directly along the shoreline, the surrounding coastal areas offer exciting opportunities for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts to observe marine life.
Mason Bay Beach is perfect for activities such as:
There are no beach resorts or hotels directly on Mason Bay Beach due to its remote location within Rakiura National Park. However, accommodations can be found in nearby areas such as Oban (also known as Halfmoon Bay), which offers a range of options from budget-friendly backpacker hostels to comfortable lodges and bed & breakfasts.
Being located within a national park, Mason Bay Beach does not offer many amenities typically found at more commercialized beaches. There are no lifeguards, sunbeds, or beachside cafes available. However, the pristine environment and untouched beauty of the area more than make up for the lack of amenities. Visitors should come prepared with their own food, water, and beach gear for a comfortable stay at this remote paradise.
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