Beach Weather in Waikawau Bay, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

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Beach Weather Today in Waikawau Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 16° 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 sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 65%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 27kmh from the West-Southwest. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Waikawau Bay faces Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:08 PM. The skies should be fairly 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 Waikawau Bay

This weekend the 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.7mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

WAIKAWAU BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 12° 14° 14° 12° 11°
80% 10% 85% 98% 83% 85% 50% 36%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 18th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 11° 14° 13° 12° 10°
53% 29% 34% 85% 6% 80% 70% 62%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Fri 19th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 14° 14° 11°
52% 72% 3% 5% 5% 31% 3% 4%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 20th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 15° 15° 13° 13°
4% 0% 3% 23% 84% 91% 64% 53%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 21st June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 16° 16° 14° 13°
75% 75% 87% 100% 100% 100% 53% 98%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 22nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 11° 12° 13° 13° 13°
60% 47% 57% 74% 100% 96% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 23rd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 14° 13° 14° 16° 15° 14° 13°
100% 87% 89% 100% 50% 63% 100% 83%
0.0mm 0.4mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 17th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
1.0m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.3m
4.2s 9.3s 8.8s 8.6s 8.8s 9.0s 9.5s 9.7s
Thu 18th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
9.7s 10.1s 10.3s 10.1s 9.8s 9.8s 11.2s 11.4s
Fri 19th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
11.1s 10.9s 10.6s 10.4s 10.4s 10.3s 10.3s 10.5s
Sat 20th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
10.4s 10.2s 9.9s 9.8s 9.8s 9.7s 9.6s 9.5s
Sun 21st June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
8.8s 8.8s 8.6s 8.3s 8.8s 8.3s 8.4s 8.5s
Mon 22nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
8.2s 11.1s 11.2s 11.1s 10.9s 10.6s 10.4s 10.1s
Tue 23rd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
16
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
9.9s 9.6s 9.5s 9.2s 5.0s 5.7s 6.2s 6.7s
Wed 17th June
2:21 AM 8:40 AM 2:42 PM 9:11 PM
0.15 2.95 -0.00 3.06
Thu 18th June
3:12 AM 9:33 AM 3:32 PM 10:03 PM
0.12 2.95 0.01 3.05
Fri 19th June
4:02 AM 10:25 AM 4:22 PM 10:54 PM
0.13 2.90 0.06 2.97
Sat 20th June
4:52 AM 11:18 AM 5:12 PM 11:45 PM
0.17 2.82 0.14 2.87
Sun 21st June
5:41 AM 12:11 PM 6:02 PM
0.23 2.71 0.25
Mon 22nd June
12:38 AM 6:31 AM 1:06 PM 6:54 PM
2.74 0.31 2.60 0.37
Tue 23rd June
1:32 AM 7:23 AM 2:02 PM 7:48 PM
2.60 0.41 2.50 0.50
Wed 17th June
14°
0.0mm
22kmh WSW
65%
Thu 18th June
14°
0.2mm
8kmh WSW
52%
Fri 19th June
15°
0.1mm
8kmh S
21%
Sat 20th June
15°
0.0mm
9kmh W
40%
Sun 21st June
16°
0.7mm
17kmh WNW
86%
Mon 22nd June
13°
0.1mm
6kmh SE
79%
Tue 23rd June
16°
2.0mm
10kmh N
84%
Wed 24th June
14°
0.4mm
18kmh SW
73%
Thu 25th June
13°
0.1mm
8kmh S
61%
Fri 26th June
0.0mm
9kmh SSW
0%
Sat 27th June
12°
0.0mm
8kmh SW
12%
Sun 28th June
12°
0.0mm
4kmh SSE
52%
Mon 29th June
13°
0.0mm
5kmh ESE
50%
Tue 30th June
13°
0.0mm
12kmh NE
80%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° 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 7 days of very light rain with an average of 0.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 54%.

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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