Beach weather forecast for Kaikoura Beach, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Search

Near Me Near Location All

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

Beach Weather Today in Kaikoura Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° 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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 39%.

The winds will be and moderate at 19kmh from the North. 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 Kaikoura Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.9mm of rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 20%.

KAIKOURA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

07:21 AM 05:23 PM

09:04 PM

12:18 PM

Thu 7th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

10°	10°	10°	12°	15°	13°	12°	12°
5%	5%	48%	66%	33%	29%	46%	81%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°

07:22 AM 05:22 PM

10:08 PM

12:54 PM

Fri 8th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

13°	12°	12°	13°	14°	14°	13°	12°
31%	23%	71%	73%	71%	80%	82%	85%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.2mm	0.0mm	0.1mm	0.1mm	0.0mm	0.1mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

07:23 AM 05:20 PM

11:15 PM

01:24 PM

Sat 9th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

11°	11°	12°	15°	14°	15°	9°	8°
5%	3%	72%	32%	83%	20%	15%	6%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°

07:24 AM 05:19 PM

No moonrise

01:49 PM

Sun 10th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

7°	6°	5°	10°	15°	16°	10°	11°
0%	2%	7%	4%	0%	3%	3%	80%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.9mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

07:25 AM 05:18 PM

12:22 AM

02:11 PM

Mon 11th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

6°	6°	6°	7°	8°	9°	6°	4°
100%	51%	61%	4%	2%	2%	5%	5%
1.7mm	0.1mm	0.1mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

07:26 AM 05:17 PM

01:30 AM

02:32 PM

Tue 12th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

4°	4°	5°	9°	12°	12°	7°	6°
3%	5%	12%	7%	1%	8%	5%	20%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

07:27 AM 05:16 PM

02:40 AM

02:54 PM

Wed 13th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

5°	6°	6°	9°	16°	16°	9°	8°
4%	5%	8%	12%	9%	2%	5%	6%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
9°	9°	9°	9°	9°	9°	9°	9°

07:21 AM 05:23 PM

09:04 PM

12:18 PM

Thu 7th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
8 kmh	9 kmh	4 kmh	10 kmh	9 kmh	16 kmh	16 kmh	19 kmh

0.1m	0.2m	0.1m	0.2m	0.2m	0.5m	0.9m	0.5m

9.7s	7.2s	6.8s	6.8s	6.8s	6.8s	14.2s	7.2s

07:22 AM 05:22 PM

10:08 PM

12:54 PM

Fri 8th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
13 kmh	17 kmh	16 kmh	18 kmh	36 kmh	45 kmh	41 kmh	47 kmh

0.5m	0.4m	0.4m	0.8m	1.3m	1.9m	2.0m	0.1m

7.2s	6.7s	6.8s	14.0s	14.5s	13.8s	13.6s	8.4s

07:23 AM 05:20 PM

11:15 PM

01:24 PM

Sat 9th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
12 kmh	21 kmh	27 kmh	19 kmh	15 kmh	13 kmh	19 kmh	4 kmh

0.8m	1.2m	1.3m	0.8m	0.4m	0.5m	0.7m	1.3m

13.4s	9.1s	9.6s	9.7s	9.8s	9.7s	9.6s	9.5s

07:24 AM 05:19 PM

No moonrise

01:49 PM

Sun 10th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
10 kmh	9 kmh	8 kmh	6 kmh	3 kmh	12 kmh	3 kmh	48 kmh

1.0m	0.2m	0.3m	1.1m	0.9m	0.9m	1.9m	1.0m

9.4s	7.1s	8.9s	10.2s	10.1s	10.1s	12.0s	11.9s

07:25 AM 05:18 PM

12:22 AM

02:11 PM

Mon 11th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
37 kmh	27 kmh	33 kmh	26 kmh	32 kmh	26 kmh	16 kmh	8 kmh

1.4m	1.6m	1.7m	1.4m	1.0m	0.6m	0.2m	0.7m

11.8s	13.0s	13.7s	15.0s	15.1s	14.8s	14.3s	13.8s

07:26 AM 05:17 PM

01:30 AM

02:32 PM

Tue 12th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
11 kmh	11 kmh	9 kmh	10 kmh	15 kmh	6 kmh	19 kmh	13 kmh

0.7m	0.2m	0.3m	0.2m	0.2m	0.3m	0.2m	0.8m

13.5s	13.3s	12.9s	12.7s	12.6s	12.5s	12.4s	13.9s

07:27 AM 05:16 PM

02:40 AM

02:54 PM

Wed 13th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
10 kmh	10 kmh	13 kmh	4 kmh	6 kmh	4 kmh	3 kmh	17 kmh

0.3m	0.1m	0.2m	0.2m	0.4m	0.4m	0.4m	0.5m

13.9s	11.4s	14.4s	14.0s	13.9s	13.5s	13.5s	12.2s

07:21 AM 05:23 PM

09:04 PM

12:18 PM

Thu 7th May

2:50 AM	8:58 AM	2:57 PM	9:12 PM

0.59	1.58	0.62	1.75

07:22 AM 05:22 PM

10:08 PM

12:54 PM

Fri 8th May

3:36 AM	9:44 AM	3:42 PM	9:57 PM

0.59	1.59	0.62	1.74

07:23 AM 05:20 PM

11:15 PM

01:24 PM

Sat 9th May

4:22 AM	10:29 AM	4:27 PM	10:43 PM

0.58	1.60	0.61	1.74

07:24 AM 05:19 PM

No moonrise

01:49 PM

Sun 10th May

5:06 AM	11:13 AM	5:13 PM	11:29 PM

0.57	1.63	0.60	1.75

07:25 AM 05:18 PM

12:22 AM

02:11 PM

Mon 11th May

5:49 AM	11:57 AM	6:01 PM

0.55	1.66	0.57

07:26 AM 05:17 PM

01:30 AM

02:32 PM

Tue 12th May

12:16 AM	6:32 AM	12:41 PM	6:50 PM

1.77	0.52	1.71	0.53

07:27 AM 05:16 PM

02:40 AM

02:54 PM

Wed 13th May

1:03 AM	7:16 AM	1:27 PM	7:40 PM

1.79	0.49	1.77	0.48

Thu 7th May

16°
0.0mm
9kmh N
39%

Fri 8th May

16°
0.5mm
21kmh NNE
64%

Sat 9th May

15°
0.0mm
16kmh NW
29%

Sun 10th May

16°
0.9mm
3kmh SSW
12%

Mon 11th May

9°
1.9mm
23kmh SW
28%

Tue 12th May

12°
0.0mm
10kmh SSW
7%

Wed 13th May

16°
0.0mm
4kmh SSE
6%

Thu 14th May

12°
0.0mm
15kmh S
52%

Fri 15th May

12°
0.0mm
8kmh ENE
6%

Sat 16th May

12°
0.0mm
7kmh E
3%

Sun 17th May

13°
0.0mm
14kmh NE
0%

Mon 18th May

14°
0.0mm
4kmh ENE
0%

Tue 19th May

15°
0.0mm
3kmh E
0%

Wed 20th May

14°
0.0mm
4kmh ESE
46%

Quick Links →

Next 14 day Beach Weather in Kaikoura Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 3 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 21%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Kaikoura Beach, Canterbury Region, South Island, New Zealand

Imagine taking a relaxing holiday at the picturesque Kaikoura Beach, located in the Canterbury Region of South Island, New Zealand. This beautiful coastal destination offers stunning views, an abundance of marine life, and a wide range of activities for beachgoers to enjoy.

Beach Type

Kaikoura Beach is characterized by coarse sand mixed with pebbles and rocks that create a unique and beautiful shoreline. The presence of rocks and nearby reefs make it an ideal location for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, as these environments attract a diverse array of fish and marine life.

Beach Activities

Whale Watching: Kaikoura is world-renowned for its whale-watching opportunities. Visitors can embark on guided tours to observe these majestic creatures up close in their natural habitat.
Dolphin Swimming: Experience swimming with playful dolphins in their natural environment through guided tours that cater to all levels of swimmers.
Seal Encounters: Visit the nearby Ohau Point Seal Colony to observe fur seals basking on the rocks or frolicking in the water.
Snorkeling and Diving: Thanks to the rocky shoreline and nearby reefs, Kaikoura Beach offers excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities teeming with diverse marine life.
Surfing: While not as famous as other New Zealand surf spots, Kaikoura Beach still offers enjoyable waves for surfers of various skill levels.
Beach Walks: Enjoy leisurely strolls along the coastline that provide breathtaking views of both mountains and ocean.

Accommodations

There are several hotels and resorts near Kaikoura Beach that cater to different budgets:

Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses: A luxury eco-lodge located 12 kilometers from Kaikoura Beach, offering guests unique accommodation options such as treehouses surrounded by native bush.
Manakau Lodge: A boutique rural retreat set amidst the stunning Kaikoura mountain ranges, providing a tranquil and luxurious experience.
The White Morph Heritage Collection: A beachfront hotel offering a variety of room types, from studios to deluxe spa suites, with stunning ocean and mountain views.

Areas to Stay In

Kaikoura Town Center: The town center is conveniently located near the beach and offers a range of accommodations, dining options, and shops. Staying in this area allows easy access to all local attractions.
South Bay: This quieter residential area offers a more relaxed atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of the town center. South Bay is ideal for those seeking tranquility while still being close to the beach and nature.

Beach Amenities

Kaikoura Beach provides visitors with several amenities for a comfortable and enjoyable experience:

Public restrooms
Picnic areas
Barbecue facilities
Children's playground
On-site parking

Overall, Kaikoura Beach offers visitors an unforgettable holiday experience combining breathtaking scenery, diverse marine life encounters, and plenty of activities to suit all interests.