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Beach Weather Today in Kaikoura Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.3mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 72%.

The winds will be and moderate at 20kmh from the South-Southwest. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel even colder.

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 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.3mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.8mm of rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 39%.

KAIKOURA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

07:54 AM 04:58 PM

10:00 AM

07:06 PM

Wed 17th June

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

5°	5°	6°	7°	9°	9°	8°	8°
6%	34%	44%	93%	100%	100%	100%	100%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.1mm	0.1mm	0.1mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:54 AM 04:59 PM

10:40 AM

08:26 PM

Thu 18th June

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

8°	6°	4°	6°	10°	10°	7°	4°
54%	3%	0%	33%	7%	37%	9%	14%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:54 AM 04:59 PM

11:10 AM

09:44 PM

Fri 19th June

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

4°	4°	4°	5°	11°	12°	7°	7°
6%	2%	0%	32%	21%	46%	6%	10%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:55 AM 04:59 PM

11:35 AM

10:56 PM

Sat 20th June

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

8°	9°	10°	10°	10°	10°	11°	11°
8%	47%	13%	71%	64%	62%	35%	46%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.1mm	0.2mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
10°	10°	10°	10°	10°	10°	10°	10°

07:55 AM 04:59 PM

11:57 AM

No moonset

Sun 21st June

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

12°	11°	8°	10°	13°	13°	9°	8°
100%	58%	12%	9%	9%	74%	11%	18%
0.8mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
10°	10°	10°	10°	10°	10°	10°	10°

07:55 AM 04:59 PM

12:16 PM

12:05 AM

Mon 22nd June

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

8°	9°	10°	11°	12°	12°	9°	7°
79%	60%	70%	82%	85%	82%	27%	43%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.1mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
10°	10°	10°	10°	10°	10°	10°	10°

07:55 AM 05:00 PM

12:36 PM

01:11 AM

Tue 23rd June

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

6°	5°	5°	7°	11°	11°	8°	8°
3%	9%	11%	44%	31%	48%	100%	84%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:54 AM 04:58 PM

10:00 AM

07:06 PM

Wed 17th June

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
8 kmh	7 kmh	17 kmh	20 kmh	18 kmh	15 kmh	13 kmh	3 kmh

0.9m	0.8m	1.1m	1.0m	0.9m	1.2m	0.6m	0.1m

9.3s	9.9s	10.8s	5.4s	10.5s	6.2s	6.7s	7.3s

07:54 AM 04:59 PM

10:40 AM

08:26 PM

Thu 18th June

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
16 kmh	18 kmh	5 kmh	15 kmh	26 kmh	28 kmh	16 kmh	11 kmh

0.6m	0.6m	0.9m	1.1m	1.3m	1.3m	0.4m	0.3m

8.2s	8.5s	10.4s	10.7s	10.7s	10.7s	10.8s	10.8s

07:54 AM 04:59 PM

11:10 AM

09:44 PM

Fri 19th June

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
3 kmh	13 kmh	19 kmh	17 kmh	3 kmh	6 kmh	6 kmh	7 kmh

0.1m	1.1m	0.6m	0.5m	0.1m	0.1m	1.0m	1.0m

11.0s	11.1s	16.5s	16.6s	16.1s	15.3s	14.3s	12.7s

07:55 AM 04:59 PM

11:35 AM

10:56 PM

Sat 20th June

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
8 kmh	8 kmh	8 kmh	13 kmh	16 kmh	10 kmh	15 kmh	9 kmh

0.9m	0.9m	0.8m	0.8m	0.7m	0.7m	0.7m	0.5m

12.3s	11.9s	11.7s	11.3s	11.0s	10.8s	10.6s	6.0s

07:55 AM 04:59 PM

11:57 AM

No moonset

Sun 21st June

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
27 kmh	9 kmh	7 kmh	13 kmh	13 kmh	10 kmh	13 kmh	6 kmh

0.3m	0.6m	0.4m	0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.6m	0.7m

5.8s	10.1s	10.0s	9.8s	9.6s	9.3s	3.6s	8.7s

07:55 AM 04:59 PM

12:16 PM

12:05 AM

Mon 22nd June

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
3 kmh	7 kmh	11 kmh	15 kmh	26 kmh	28 kmh	20 kmh	11 kmh

0.7m	0.7m	0.8m	1.0m	0.2m	0.3m	0.2m	0.9m

8.5s	8.5s	13.3s	13.2s	13.5s	13.5s	13.3s	13.1s

07:55 AM 05:00 PM

12:36 PM

01:11 AM

Tue 23rd June

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
5 kmh	10 kmh	11 kmh	6 kmh	6 kmh	8 kmh	6 kmh	8 kmh

0.2m	0.1m	0.1m	0.1m	0.2m	1.0m	1.0m	1.0m

16.3s	16.5s	16.2s	15.4s	14.7s	14.1s	13.4s	12.8s

07:54 AM 04:58 PM

10:00 AM

07:06 PM

Wed 17th June

12:03 AM	6:09 AM	12:17 PM	6:37 PM

0.10	1.61	0.09	1.78

07:54 AM 04:59 PM

10:40 AM

08:26 PM

Thu 18th June

12:57 AM	7:03 AM	1:12 PM	7:32 PM

0.10	1.60	0.08	1.76

07:54 AM 04:59 PM

11:10 AM

09:44 PM

Fri 19th June

1:51 AM	7:56 AM	2:07 PM	8:26 PM

0.11	1.59	0.08	1.72

07:55 AM 04:59 PM

11:35 AM

10:56 PM

Sat 20th June

2:45 AM	8:50 AM	3:03 PM	9:21 PM

0.13	1.57	0.10	1.67

07:55 AM 04:59 PM

11:57 AM

No moonset

Sun 21st June

3:38 AM	9:45 AM	3:59 PM	10:16 PM

0.16	1.56	0.13	1.61

07:55 AM 04:59 PM

12:16 PM

12:05 AM

Mon 22nd June

4:31 AM	10:40 AM	4:55 PM	11:11 PM

0.19	1.54	0.17	1.55

07:55 AM 05:00 PM

12:36 PM

01:11 AM

Tue 23rd June

5:24 AM	11:35 AM	5:51 PM

0.23	1.52	0.21

Wed 17th June

10°
0.3mm
10kmh SSW
72%

Thu 18th June

10°
0.0mm
18kmh SSW
19%

Fri 19th June

13°
0.0mm
3kmh WNW
15%

Sat 20th June

11°
0.3mm
12kmh N
43%

Sun 21st June

13°
0.8mm
7kmh ENE
36%

Mon 22nd June

12°
0.1mm
17kmh NE
66%

Tue 23rd June

11°
0.0mm
3kmh SSE
41%

Wed 24th June

9°
1.1mm
18kmh SSW
63%

Thu 25th June

6°
1.4mm
23kmh SW
65%

Fri 26th June

6°
0.0mm
13kmh SW
19%

Sat 27th June

7°
0.0mm
7kmh SSW
2%

Sun 28th June

8°
0.0mm
4kmh S
1%

Mon 29th June

10°
0.0mm
10kmh NE
7%

Tue 30th June

10°
0.0mm
5kmh NNW
18%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Kaikoura Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 33%.

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.