Beach Weather in Whangapoua Beach, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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Tan
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21°
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22°
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21°
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20°
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19°
 
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17°
 
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16°
 
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15°
 
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18°
 

Beach Weather Today in Whangapoua Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 1%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 26kmh from the South West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Whangapoua Beach faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 08:26 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 Whangapoua Beach

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 1%.

WHANGAPOUA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 19° 20° 21° 22° 20°
5% 3% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 19° 19° 20° 21° 21° 20°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 19° 20° 20° 19° 19°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 87% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 19° 19° 20° 20° 19°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 42% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 18° 20° 21° 20° 19°
10% 13% 7% 2% 0% 0% 0% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 17° 18° 18° 18° 18°
3% 4% 6% 12% 42% 18% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 17° 17° 17° 18° 18° 18°
3% 79% 67% 3% 2% 0% 4% 12%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
13.5s 13.3s 13.3s 13.2s 13.2s 13.2s 13.0s 12.7s
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
14
kmh
6
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
12.2s 12.1s 12.0s 12.0s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.5s
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
3
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
28
kmh
8
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.5m
14.3s 14.3s 14.0s 13.7s 6.6s 6.2s 6.4s 6.9s
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
25
kmh
21
kmh
14
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
8.4s 12.8s 11.9s 11.7s 11.6s 11.7s 11.1s 11.0s
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
41
kmh
41
kmh
42
kmh
0.6m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
1.0m
1.5m
1.5m
10.7s 10.4s 10.1s 10.1s 9.9s 9.3s 9.8s 9.3s
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
48
kmh
50
kmh
49
kmh
50
kmh
46
kmh
50
kmh
50
kmh
48
kmh
1.2m
1.6m
1.7m
1.6m
1.7m
1.8m
1.8m
1.5m
9.1s 9.0s 9.0s 8.9s 8.8s 8.4s 8.3s 8.4s
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
36
kmh
32
kmh
27
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
8.4s 8.4s 8.1s 8.2s 8.1s 5.4s 5.1s 14.3s
Sun 7th December
3:02 AM 9:22 AM 3:35 PM 9:40 PM
0.21 2.46 0.36 2.31
Mon 8th December
3:54 AM 10:14 AM 4:29 PM 10:34 PM
0.24 2.45 0.37 2.27
Tue 9th December
4:46 AM 11:07 AM 5:23 PM 11:28 PM
0.29 2.40 0.41 2.20
Wed 10th December
5:38 AM 11:59 AM 6:17 PM
0.38 2.32 0.46
Thu 11th December
12:22 AM 6:31 AM 12:52 PM 7:11 PM
2.12 0.49 2.23 0.52
Fri 12th December
1:16 AM 7:25 AM 1:45 PM 8:04 PM
2.04 0.60 2.14 0.58
Sat 13th December
2:12 AM 8:21 AM 2:39 PM 8:57 PM
1.97 0.69 2.06 0.63
Sun 7th December
22°
0.0mm
13kmh SW
1%
Mon 8th December
21°
0.0mm
6kmh NNW
0%
Tue 9th December
20°
0.0mm
10kmh E
11%
Wed 10th December
20°
0.0mm
18kmh SSE
7%
Thu 11th December
21°
0.0mm
28kmh SW
4%
Fri 12th December
18°
0.0mm
45kmh SW
10%
Sat 13th December
18°
0.1mm
21kmh ESE
21%
Sun 14th December
18°
0.0mm
19kmh NE
35%
Mon 15th December
19°
0.2mm
30kmh NE
60%
Tue 16th December
20°
2.1mm
32kmh N
65%
Wed 17th December
18°
2.1mm
39kmh W
51%
Thu 18th December
18°
2.4mm
19kmh W
83%
Fri 19th December
19°
3.2mm
34kmh S
69%
Sat 20th December
20°
0.0mm
36kmh SW
21%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 1.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 31%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Whangapoua Beach, Great Barrier Island, Auckland Region, North Island, New Zealand

Experience a serene and picturesque holiday at Whangapoua Beach, situated on Great Barrier Island in the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. This beautiful destination offers an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, allowing you to unwind and reconnect with nature.

Beach Type

Whangapoua Beach is known for its stunning white sand that feels powdery soft beneath your feet. The clear blue waters gently lap the shore, creating a tranquil atmosphere perfect for relaxation. The beach also features rocky areas and a nearby reef, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts who are eager to explore the diverse marine life that calls this area home.

Beach Activities

Whangapoua Beach's crystal clear waters and abundant marine life make it a popular destination for snorkeling and diving. The rocky areas and nearby reef provide excellent opportunities to observe colorful fish species, coral formations, and other underwater wonders.

In addition to water sports, visitors can enjoy beachcombing along the pristine shoreline, which often yields interesting seashells and other treasures. The beach is also perfect for sunbathing or enjoying a leisurely picnic with friends or family.

If you are interested in exploring beyond the beach itself, there are several walking tracks in the area that take you through lush native forest or to nearby Harataonga Bay.

Accommodations

While there aren't any large resorts or hotels directly on Whangapoua Beach, Great Barrier Island has a range of accommodations available. Options include lodges like Medlands Beach Backpackers Lodge, self-contained units such as Mount St Paul Estate, or holiday homes like Harataonga Bay House.

Areas to Stay In

The areas around Medlands Beach and Tryphena are popular choices for visitors looking for accommodations near Whangapoua Beach. These locations offer easy access to both Whangapoua and other stunning beaches on the island, as well as a range of eateries and local shops. Staying in these areas allows you to fully immerse yourself in the laid-back island lifestyle and enjoy all that Great Barrier Island has to offer.

Beach Amenities

While Whangapoua Beach is relatively undeveloped, there are still several amenities available for visitors to enjoy:

  • Public restrooms
  • Picnic tables
  • Walking tracks
  • Limited parking

Keep in mind that as a remote destination, it's essential to be prepared by bringing your own food, drinks, and beach gear. The pristine beauty of Whangapoua Beach makes it an unforgettable holiday destination that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

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