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

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Beach Weather Today in Whangapoua Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is a little too chilly 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 some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 51%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and strong at 38kmh from the South West. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Whangapoua Beach faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:11 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 72% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

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

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 40%.

WHANGAPOUA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 14° 15° 15° 15° 15°
5% 17% 78% 36% 95% 97% 72% 14%
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 18th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 14° 14° 15° 15° 15°
63% 87% 74% 92% 75% 36% 51% 53%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 19th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 14° 14° 15° 15° 15°
80% 88% 76% 0% 0% 9% 7% 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°
Sat 20th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 14° 15° 15° 16° 16°
4% 0% 4% 2% 20% 16% 50% 25%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 21st June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 16°
6% 35% 80% 51% 82% 86% 100% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 22nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 14° 15° 15° 15° 16°
63% 28% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.6mm 0.9mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 23rd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 17° 16° 17° 17° 17° 17° 17°
77% 88% 83% 53% 85% 69% 72% 80%
0.5mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 17th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
30
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
38
kmh
34
kmh
32
kmh
26
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
1.1m
1.4m
1.0m
1.0m
0.7m
10.5s 8.9s 8.6s 8.6s 8.9s 9.1s 9.6s 9.7s
Thu 18th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
9.7s 10.2s 10.2s 10.0s 9.8s 10.7s 11.1s 11.2s
Fri 19th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
26
kmh
33
kmh
30
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
0.9m
1.1m
1.3m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
11.0s 10.8s 10.5s 10.4s 10.3s 10.3s 10.3s 10.6s
Sat 20th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
10.4s 10.2s 9.9s 9.8s 9.6s 9.5s 9.5s 9.5s
Sun 21st June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
9.2s 9.1s 9.1s 8.9s 8.9s 8.7s 8.5s 8.4s
Mon 22nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
8.3s 11.0s 11.2s 11.1s 10.7s 10.4s 10.2s 9.9s
Tue 23rd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
24
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.7m
0.4m
0.7m
9.8s 9.6s 4.2s 9.2s 9.0s 8.8s 6.2s 6.7s
Wed 17th June
2:09 AM 8:16 AM 2:30 PM 8:48 PM
0.16 2.03 0.05 2.12
Thu 18th June
3:01 AM 9:08 AM 3:20 PM 9:38 PM
0.14 2.02 0.06 2.11
Fri 19th June
3:52 AM 9:59 AM 4:11 PM 10:29 PM
0.14 1.99 0.09 2.07
Sat 20th June
4:43 AM 10:51 AM 5:03 PM 11:20 PM
0.16 1.95 0.14 2.00
Sun 21st June
5:35 AM 11:44 AM 5:56 PM
0.19 1.88 0.21
Mon 22nd June
12:12 AM 6:28 AM 12:39 PM 6:50 PM
1.93 0.24 1.82 0.28
Tue 23rd June
1:05 AM 7:23 AM 1:36 PM 7:47 PM
1.85 0.29 1.76 0.36
Wed 17th June
15°
0.0mm
37kmh SW
51%
Thu 18th June
15°
0.5mm
20kmh SSW
66%
Fri 19th June
15°
0.0mm
23kmh SSW
34%
Sat 20th June
16°
0.0mm
14kmh WSW
15%
Sun 21st June
17°
0.1mm
27kmh WNW
65%
Mon 22nd June
15°
1.8mm
17kmh ESE
86%
Tue 23rd June
17°
2.0mm
25kmh NNW
75%
Wed 24th June
15°
0.6mm
34kmh SW
60%
Thu 25th June
14°
0.1mm
22kmh S
60%
Fri 26th June
12°
0.0mm
24kmh SSW
19%
Sat 27th June
15°
0.1mm
18kmh SW
36%
Sun 28th June
14°
0.0mm
5kmh ESE
37%
Mon 29th June
15°
0.7mm
19kmh E
66%
Tue 30th June
15°
0.6mm
26kmh NNE
88%

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 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 9 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 54%.

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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