Beach Weather in Pouawa Beach, Gisborne Region, New Zealand

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Beach Weather Today in Pouawa Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 10%.

The winds will be and moderate at 16kmh from the North-Northwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

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 Pouawa Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 2.3mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 26%.

POUAWA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 15° 19° 20° 15° 13°
0% 3% 0% 11% 27% 27% 6% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 14° 19° 20° 15° 13°
0% 17% 19% 22% 5% 7% 13% 47%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 16° 18° 16° 19° 20° 15° 12°
51% 50% 53% 96% 0% 0% 2% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 2.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 15° 19° 18° 15° 11°
12% 17% 33% 83% 10% 7% 0% 2%
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 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 11° 11° 10° 11°
2% 22% 100% 100% 100% 84% 4% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13°
0% 18% 12% 3% 5% 12% 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°
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 15° 15° 11°
0% 0% 0% 4% 3% 4% 3% 13%
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 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
16
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
14.4s 14.2s 14.1s 9.4s 9.3s 5.9s 6.2s 6.2s
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
1.1m
1.3m
1.0m
9.1s 9.1s 9.1s 6.6s 6.8s 6.9s 7.0s 7.1s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
16
kmh
23
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
1.3m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
7.2s 7.6s 7.9s 8.1s 8.7s 13.2s 13.0s 12.7s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
4
kmh
1
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
1.0m
1.4m
1.1m
0.6m
0.1m
1.4m
1.2m
1.1m
12.5s 12.2s 12.1s 6.7s 6.8s 6.8s 6.6s 11.1s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
21
kmh
42
kmh
36
kmh
31
kmh
28
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
1.4m
1.2m
1.1m
0.6m
0.9m
0.4m
0.1m
0.1m
12.0s 12.0s 10.8s 8.8s 9.5s 15.8s 15.2s 16.8s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
4
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
0.1m
0.9m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
16.5s 16.0s 17.9s 17.3s 16.2s 15.8s 15.3s 14.7s
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
2
kmh
8
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.4m
0.1m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.2m
14.6s 14.7s 14.7s 14.4s 13.9s 13.7s 13.7s 13.5s
Thu 7th May
3:45 AM 9:48 AM 3:54 PM 10:12 PM
0.79 1.80 0.74 1.91
Fri 8th May
4:28 AM 10:31 AM 4:37 PM 10:55 PM
0.80 1.79 0.75 1.90
Sat 9th May
5:11 AM 11:16 AM 5:22 PM 11:38 PM
0.80 1.79 0.77 1.90
Sun 10th May
5:56 AM 12:03 PM 6:08 PM
0.79 1.79 0.77
Mon 11th May
12:23 AM 6:42 AM 12:51 PM 6:57 PM
1.90 0.77 1.81 0.77
Tue 12th May
1:10 AM 7:29 AM 1:41 PM 7:47 PM
1.90 0.75 1.84 0.76
Wed 13th May
1:59 AM 8:18 AM 2:32 PM 8:40 PM
1.92 0.70 1.88 0.73
Thu 7th May
20°
0.0mm
5kmh NE
10%
Fri 8th May
20°
0.0mm
11kmh NNE
16%
Sat 9th May
21°
2.3mm
9kmh NNW
32%
Sun 10th May
19°
0.0mm
6kmh NW
20%
Mon 11th May
11°
1.0mm
20kmh SW
51%
Tue 12th May
13°
0.0mm
3kmh ESE
6%
Wed 13th May
15°
0.0mm
3kmh NNW
3%
Thu 14th May
14°
0.5mm
24kmh SSW
52%
Fri 15th May
13°
0.8mm
19kmh SSE
82%
Sat 16th May
13°
0.7mm
23kmh S
70%
Sun 17th May
13°
0.4mm
18kmh S
72%
Mon 18th May
14°
0.0mm
7kmh SE
51%
Tue 19th May
16°
0.0mm
8kmh N
0%
Wed 20th May
16°
0.0mm
6kmh NE
2%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly 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 6 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 33%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Pouawa Beach, Gisborne Region, North Island, New Zealand

Taking a holiday at Pouawa Beach in the Gisborne Region on the North Island of New Zealand is an ideal getaway for those seeking a serene and picturesque beach experience. This beautiful location offers a vast range of activities, comfortable accommodations, and stunning natural beauty that will make your stay unforgettable.

Beach Type

Pouawa Beach is known for its coarse yellow sand and rocky shores, providing a unique and peaceful atmosphere for beachgoers. The presence of rocks and nearby reef systems make this beach an excellent spot for snorkeling and diving, as these conditions attract a diverse array of marine life. Explore the underwater world and enjoy the colorful coral formations, various fish species, and other fascinating sea creatures that inhabit the area.

Beach Activities

Popular activities at Pouawa Beach include:

  • Swimming: The calm waters of Pouawa Beach make it ideal for swimming. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the ocean or simply float along the gentle currents.

  • Snorkeling: The rocky shores and reef systems provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling. Discover colorful marine life as you swim through crystal clear waters.

  • Fishing: The rocky coastline offers prime fishing spots for anglers, making it an attractive destination for those looking to cast their lines into the ocean.

  • Beachcombing: Stroll along the shoreline collecting seashells or simply enjoy a leisurely walk while taking in the breathtaking coastal views.

  • Birdwatching: Pouawa Beach attracts various bird species due to its unique environment. Bring your binoculars and enjoy observing these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.

Accommodations

While there are no specific beach resorts or hotels situated directly on Pouawa Beach, plenty of accommodation options are available in nearby towns such as Gisborne or Te Karaka. Choose from hotels, motels, holiday parks, lodges, bed & breakfasts, or even holiday homes to find your perfect vacation rental.

Areas to Stay In

  • Gisborne: Only a 30-minute drive from Pouawa Beach, Gisborne is a bustling coastal city offering various accommodation options, restaurants, and activities. Staying in Gisborne provides easy access to both the beach and city amenities.

  • Te Karaka: Located approximately 45 minutes from Pouawa Beach, Te Karaka is a smaller town with various lodging choices. It's an excellent option for those seeking a quieter atmosphere while still being within driving distance of the beach.

Beach Amenities

Pouawa Beach offers the following amenities:

  • Public restrooms
  • Picnic tables
  • Grass areas for relaxation
  • Limited parking spaces

Keep in mind that there are no lifeguards on duty at Pouawa Beach, so exercise caution and swim at your own risk. Also, as it is a popular spot with locals and visitors alike, it is recommended to arrive early to secure parking during peak seasons.

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