Beach Weather in The Anchorage, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand

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Beach Weather Today in The Anchorage

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 18° 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 plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 17%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 17kmh 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.

The Anchorage faces North and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 07:37 PM. The skies should be very 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 The Anchorage

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 17%.

THE ANCHORAGE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 10° 14° 18° 19° 18° 15°
36% 15% 13% 11% 0% 14% 25% 22%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 10° 10° 14° 19° 20° 19° 12°
6% 4% 4% 2% 0% 2% 3% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 24th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 10° 15° 19° 19° 18° 15°
9% 3% 0% 2% 12% 36% 11% 48%
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 25th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 16° 19° 19° 15° 14°
55% 74% 40% 32% 48% 49% 68% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.7mm 1.6mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 26th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 15° 15° 15° 15°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
1.7mm 1.6mm 2.0mm 2.1mm 1.4mm 1.2mm 1.1mm 1.5mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 27th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 17° 18° 18° 18° 19° 17° 16°
100% 100% 99% 79% 82% 85% 75% 76%
4.2mm 3.0mm 1.6mm 0.8mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 28th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 17° 22° 24° 20° 16°
73% 85% 51% 10% 0% 0% 2% 5%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
4
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.5m
0.3m
0.2m
13.7s 15.0s 14.7s 14.5s 14.2s 13.7s 13.5s 13.6s
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
7
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.1m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
13.7s 13.3s 13.2s 13.4s 16.5s 16.4s 16.2s 15.4s
Tue 24th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
9
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.5m
0.5m
0.2m
15.2s 14.5s 14.3s 14.1s 13.6s 13.4s 13.4s 3.7s
Wed 25th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
4
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
0.5m
0.2m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
3.9s 5.5s 5.5s 5.4s 5.2s 5.1s 6.3s 6.4s
Thu 26th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
26
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
0.9m
0.3m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
0.7m
0.8m
1.2m
6.6s 7.8s 11.6s 10.8s 12.8s 11.9s 11.6s 6.6s
Fri 27th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
42
kmh
41
kmh
38
kmh
38
kmh
37
kmh
34
kmh
28
kmh
1.2m
1.3m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
6.6s 6.6s 6.6s 6.6s 6.6s 6.6s 6.6s 6.6s
Sat 28th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
0.5m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
6.6s 6.6s 6.6s 10.1s 5.3s 8.9s 8.6s 8.0s
Sun 22nd March
12:35 AM 6:35 AM 12:52 PM 7:03 PM
4.09 0.22 4.01 0.28
Mon 23rd March
1:14 AM 7:14 AM 1:34 PM 7:46 PM
4.01 0.36 3.83 0.45
Tue 24th March
1:55 AM 7:57 AM 2:21 PM 8:32 PM
3.83 0.60 3.58 0.69
Wed 25th March
2:40 AM 8:48 AM 3:18 PM 9:26 PM
3.58 0.89 3.31 0.95
Thu 26th March
3:36 AM 9:57 AM 4:29 PM 10:33 PM
3.30 1.16 3.08 1.19
Fri 27th March
4:54 AM 11:34 AM 5:54 PM
3.08 1.30 2.98
Sat 28th March
12:02 AM 6:36 AM 1:06 PM 7:18 PM
1.30 3.05 1.22 3.04
Sun 22nd March
19°
0.0mm
6kmh N
17%
Mon 23rd March
20°
0.0mm
6kmh NNW
3%
Tue 24th March
19°
0.0mm
7kmh N
15%
Wed 25th March
19°
2.3mm
6kmh N
58%
Thu 26th March
15°
12.6mm
6kmh ESE
100%
Fri 27th March
19°
10.4mm
22kmh N
87%
Sat 28th March
24°
0.1mm
15kmh WSW
28%
Sun 29th March
20°
0.0mm
7kmh WSW
19%
Mon 30th March
18°
0.1mm
4kmh W
82%
Tue 31st March
19°
0.0mm
9kmh NW
31%
Wed 1st April
17°
4.2mm
14kmh NNE
71%
Thu 2nd April
17°
0.7mm
10kmh W
70%
Fri 3rd April
19°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
67%
Sat 4th April
14°
1.1mm
5kmh ESE
55%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 8 days of light rain with an average of 3.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 50%.

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

Taking a Holiday at The Anchorage, Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Tasman Region, South Island, New Zealand

Taking a holiday at the beach in The Anchorage, located in Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Tasman Region, South Island, New Zealand, is a fantastic way to experience the beauty and serenity of this incredible destination. The pristine natural surroundings and diverse range of activities make this an ideal spot for beach aficionados and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Beach Type

The Anchorage boasts a stunning golden sand beach that stretches along the picturesque coastline. The waters are crystal clear with vibrant shades of blue and turquoise, making it perfect for swimming and snorkeling. While the beach may not have powdery white sand or rocky outcrops ideal for snorkeling and diving, it is still home to an abundance of marine life that can be found near the shore.

Beach Activities

There are numerous beach activities to enjoy while visiting The Anchorage:

  1. Swimming: With calm waters, swimming is a popular activity for visitors to enjoy at this beach.
  2. Kayaking: Explore the coast and discover hidden coves by renting a kayak or joining a guided kayaking tour.
  3. Hiking: Abel Tasman National Park offers numerous hiking trails with stunning views of the coastline and surrounding forests.
  4. Boating: Embark on a scenic boat tour or water taxi to explore neighboring beaches and bays.
  5. Wildlife spotting: Keep an eye out for native birds like tui, bellbirds, and weka as well as seals sunbathing on nearby rocks.

Accommodations

While there are no hotels or resorts directly on The Anchorage beach, there are several options nearby:

  1. Awaroa Lodge: Located within Abel Tasman National Park, this eco-lodge offers comfortable accommodations surrounded by nature.
  2. Abel Tasman Lodge: Situated in Marahau, this lodge offers easy access to the park and nearby beaches.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Marahau: This small village serves as the gateway to Abel Tasman National Park and offers a range of accommodations, including lodges, holiday homes, and campgrounds.
  2. Kaiteriteri: A popular beach town with more accommodation options, restaurants, and activities. It's also a great place to rent kayaks or join boat tours.
  3. Motueka: A larger town with a range of accommodations from hotels to backpackers' hostels. It is an ideal base for exploring both Abel Tasman National Park and other attractions in the Nelson Tasman Region.

Beach Amenities

The Anchorage beach offers several amenities for visitors:

  • Public toilets
  • Freshwater taps for drinking water
  • Picnic tables and barbecue facilities
  • Overnight camping at The Anchorage Campsite (bookings required)
  • Water taxi services for transportation along the coast

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