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

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21°
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22°
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21°
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20°
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17°
 
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15°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Whangapoua Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 13° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.4mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 65%.

The winds will be side shore and strong at 37kmh from the North-Northwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Whangapoua Beach faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:33 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

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 1.0mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 27%.

WHANGAPOUA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 15° 15° 15° 15°
75% 27% 73% 85% 87% 86% 5% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 14° 14° 14° 13° 13°
61% 86% 94% 7% 51% 56% 34% 88%
0.1mm 1.6mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 11° 10°
73% 62% 74% 75% 62% 84% 4% 0%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 12° 12° 12°
0% 2% 2% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 11° 11° 12° 14° 13°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31% 58%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 13° 14° 14° 14° 13°
9% 7% 42% 24% 52% 89% 92% 86%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Wed 5th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 13° 13° 12° 13° 13°
82% 81% 88% 56% 98% 57% 28% 43%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
37
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
1.1m
1.0m
1.2m
11.9s 11.8s 11.8s 11.7s 11.7s 11.6s 11.5s 11.2s
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
46
kmh
36
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
36
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
1.5m
1.7m
1.4m
1.2m
1.5m
1.3m
1.6m
1.2m
11.1s 11.0s 11.0s 6.8s 6.8s 6.7s 6.6s 6.5s
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
44
kmh
54
kmh
44
kmh
40
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
1.3m
6.4s 6.3s 10.8s 10.6s 5.9s 5.8s 5.5s 10.4s
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
40
kmh
39
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
36
kmh
38
kmh
39
kmh
1.6m
1.4m
1.2m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
15.4s 15.3s 15.2s 14.9s 6.5s 6.1s 5.7s 5.4s
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
36
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
13
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
1.1m
0.9m
1.1m
1.4m
1.4m
1.2m
5.3s 5.6s 6.3s 6.3s 13.5s 13.4s 13.2s 12.9s
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
15
kmh
6
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
12.8s 12.7s 12.7s 12.7s 12.6s 12.4s 12.1s 5.4s
Wed 5th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
12.1s 12.1s 12.1s 11.8s 4.4s 5.2s 11.6s 11.6s
Thu 30th July
1:18 AM 7:19 AM 1:25 PM 7:41 PM
0.55 1.74 0.49 1.90
Fri 31st July
1:56 AM 7:59 AM 2:04 PM 8:18 PM
0.48 1.80 0.43 1.94
Sat 1st August
2:33 AM 8:38 AM 2:44 PM 8:56 PM
0.40 1.85 0.38 1.98
Sun 2nd August
3:11 AM 9:18 AM 3:25 PM 9:36 PM
0.33 1.90 0.35 2.00
Mon 3rd August
3:52 AM 10:01 AM 4:08 PM 10:18 PM
0.28 1.93 0.33 2.01
Tue 4th August
4:34 AM 10:46 AM 4:53 PM 11:03 PM
0.24 1.95 0.33 1.99
Wed 5th August
5:20 AM 11:35 AM 5:43 PM 11:52 PM
0.23 1.95 0.35 1.96
Thu 30th July
15°
0.4mm
28kmh N
65%
Fri 31st July
15°
1.9mm
33kmh W
59%
Sat 1st August
13°
1.0mm
45kmh W
54%
Sun 2nd August
12°
0.0mm
31kmh SSW
1%
Mon 3rd August
14°
0.2mm
21kmh SW
11%
Tue 4th August
14°
0.4mm
32kmh WSW
50%
Wed 5th August
13°
0.2mm
9kmh W
66%
Thu 6th August
13°
0.4mm
46kmh SE
55%
Fri 7th August
13°
0.2mm
36kmh SE
79%
Sat 8th August
13°
0.2mm
24kmh SSE
47%
Sun 9th August
13°
0.6mm
26kmh SE
29%
Mon 10th August
14°
0.1mm
31kmh ESE
82%
Tue 11th August
14°
0.2mm
16kmh SE
49%
Wed 12th August
14°
0.0mm
9kmh SSE
10%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold 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 12 days of very light rain with an average of 0.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 47%.

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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