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Beach Weather Today in Waikawau Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 14° 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 only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 75%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 22kmh from the North-Northeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Waikawau Bay faces Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:27 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 88% 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 Waikawau Bay

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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.4mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.7mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 67%.

WAIKAWAU BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 18° 20° 19° 16° 15°
54% 70% 87% 70% 82% 75% 88% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 17° 19° 18° 17° 17°
52% 61% 55% 82% 71% 55% 76% 78%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 16° 17° 18° 14° 14°
100% 100% 47% 71% 89% 74% 16% 57%
0.4mm 1.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 16° 16° 14° 15°
73% 100% 100% 61% 83% 2% 30% 79%
0.4mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 14° 15° 15° 13° 11°
63% 80% 94% 91% 73% 70% 68% 35%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 11° 13° 14° 13° 11°
30% 57% 100% 100% 100% 87% 39% 52%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 10° 13° 16° 16° 12° 11°
63% 18% 0% 0% 3% 4% 25% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
8.1s 8.2s 8.3s 8.3s 8.3s 8.3s 8.1s 8.1s
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
1.1m
1.2m
8.1s 8.2s 8.7s 8.7s 8.8s 8.8s 8.8s 8.8s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
29
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
1.2m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
1.0m
1.1m
1.3m
1.2m
9.0s 6.0s 12.9s 12.6s 12.3s 11.9s 12.0s 12.0s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
1.6m
1.8m
1.8m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
11.9s 11.9s 11.7s 11.5s 11.3s 11.2s 11.1s 11.0s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
39
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.0m
0.7m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
1.0m
10.9s 10.8s 10.7s 10.6s 4.4s 10.4s 10.2s 10.5s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
1.8m
10.5s 10.5s 10.5s 10.5s 10.1s 10.0s 9.8s 7.2s
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
1.9m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
1.3m
7.5s 6.0s 9.3s 9.3s 9.3s 9.3s 9.3s 10.1s
Thu 7th May
4:28 AM 10:32 AM 4:37 PM 10:59 PM
0.55 1.95 0.44 2.04
Fri 8th May
5:11 AM 11:15 AM 5:20 PM 11:44 PM
0.59 1.91 0.49 2.00
Sat 9th May
5:58 AM 12:02 PM 6:07 PM
0.61 1.88 0.54
Sun 10th May
12:33 AM 6:48 AM 12:53 PM 6:58 PM
1.98 0.62 1.86 0.56
Mon 11th May
1:24 AM 7:40 AM 1:48 PM 7:54 PM
1.98 0.59 1.87 0.57
Tue 12th May
2:16 AM 8:34 AM 2:46 PM 8:52 PM
2.01 0.54 1.91 0.54
Wed 13th May
3:09 AM 9:28 AM 3:45 PM 9:49 PM
2.06 0.45 1.99 0.48
Thu 7th May
20°
0.0mm
16kmh NE
75%
Fri 8th May
19°
0.6mm
20kmh NNE
66%
Sat 9th May
18°
1.4mm
12kmh W
69%
Sun 10th May
16°
0.7mm
19kmh SW
66%
Mon 11th May
15°
0.2mm
21kmh SSW
71%
Tue 12th May
14°
0.0mm
7kmh ESE
70%
Wed 13th May
16°
0.0mm
5kmh S
14%
Thu 14th May
16°
0.0mm
9kmh ESE
5%
Fri 15th May
15°
0.0mm
14kmh ESE
45%
Sat 16th May
15°
0.0mm
10kmh SE
16%
Sun 17th May
15°
0.0mm
5kmh S
1%
Mon 18th May
15°
0.0mm
3kmh WSW
10%
Tue 19th May
16°
0.0mm
8kmh NNE
7%
Wed 20th May
16°
0.1mm
18kmh NE
38%

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 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 40%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Waikawau Bay, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato Region, North Island, New Zealand

A holiday at the picturesque Waikawau Bay in the Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato Region, North Island, New Zealand is a fantastic way to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. This stunning destination offers beautiful sandy beaches, clear blue waters, and a variety of fun activities for everyone to enjoy.

Beach Type

Waikawau Bay is known for its beautiful white sandy beach that stretches for over 1.5 kilometers. The sand is soft and powdery underfoot, making it perfect for sunbathing or digging your toes into while you relax by the water's edge. There are also some rocky areas along the shoreline, which are great for snorkeling and diving as they attract a variety of marine life.

Beach Activities

Some popular activities at Waikawau Bay include:

  • Swimming: The clear blue waters are perfect for taking a refreshing dip on a hot day.
  • Snorkeling and diving: The rocky areas along the shoreline provide an interesting underwater landscape to explore and are home to diverse marine life.
  • Fishing: The surrounding waters offer excellent fishing opportunities either from the beach or by boat.
  • Surfing: While Waikawau Bay is not known as a premier surfing destination, there can be decent waves at times for those looking to catch a ride.
  • Hiking: There are several walking tracks in the area with breathtaking views of the coastline and surrounding native forest.
  • Birdwatching: Waikawau Bay is home to many native bird species such as tui, bellbirds, and kereru (wood pigeons), making it an excellent spot for bird enthusiasts.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts or hotels directly on Waikawau Bay beach itself, there are various accommodation options available nearby including holiday homes, lodges, motels, and bed & breakfasts.

Areas to Stay In

Some recommended areas to stay near Waikawau Bay are:

  • Colville: A small village located about a 30-minute drive from Waikawau Bay, offering a range of accommodations and basic amenities.
  • Coromandel Town: Approximately an hour's drive from Waikawau Bay, this charming town offers a variety of accommodations, restaurants, and shops, as well as access to other attractions on the Coromandel Peninsula.
  • Thames: A larger town situated around an hour and a half drive from Waikawau Bay. Thames has numerous accommodation options and amenities, and serves as a convenient base for exploring the wider region.

Beach Amenities

Waikawau Bay offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay:

  • Public toilets
  • Outdoor showers
  • Picnic tables
  • Barbecue facilities
  • Boat ramp
  • Ample parking

With its beautiful beach, abundant activities, and nearby accommodation options, Waikawau Bay is an ideal destination for a memorable beach holiday in New Zealand.

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