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

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19°
 
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19°
 
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18°
 
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17°
 
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16°
 
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14°
 
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Beach Weather Today in The Anchorage

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is too cold for sunbathing. 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 74%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 16kmh from the West-Southwest. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

The Anchorage faces North and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 05:05 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 84% 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 The Anchorage

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.4mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.2mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.6mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 47%.

THE ANCHORAGE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 13° 10° 10°
100% 13% 100% 100% 18% 77% 84% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 18th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 13°
100% 84% 2% 0% 3% 13% 13% 51%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 19th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12°
65% 29% 15% 70% 4% 21% 6% 23%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 20th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 14° 13° 12° 12°
12% 30% 96% 51% 91% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 21st June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 10° 13° 15°
100% 4% 7% 9% 4% 4% 0% 45%
0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 22nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13°
100% 100% 13% 26% 17% 6% 15% 28%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Tue 23rd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 13° 10°
26% 35% 50% 76% 95% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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
12
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.3m
0.4m
0.2m
0.4m
0.2m
4.5s 5.7s 6.2s 4.6s 4.4s 4.5s 5.1s 4.2s
Thu 18th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
20
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
0.1m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
4.3s 3.8s 3.6s 4.5s 5.5s 7.0s 4.6s 4.6s
Fri 19th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
5
kmh
2
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
7.7s 14.8s 14.5s 14.3s 14.1s 13.7s 5.2s 5.9s
Sat 20th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
18
kmh
41
kmh
43
kmh
39
kmh
44
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.4m
1.9m
1.6m
1.3m
1.4m
5.2s 4.8s 4.7s 5.1s 12.7s 12.7s 12.7s 12.7s
Sun 21st June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.1m
0.3m
0.2m
7.5s 7.0s 6.8s 6.8s 6.7s 6.7s 6.6s 6.4s
Mon 22nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
10
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
3
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
6.3s 6.1s 5.9s 5.8s 5.6s 5.5s 5.4s 5.4s
Tue 23rd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
2
kmh
14
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.8s 5.2s 5.5s 5.3s
Wed 17th June
4:46 AM 10:56 AM 5:07 PM 11:19 PM
0.37 4.09 0.38 4.19
Thu 18th June
5:35 AM 11:44 AM 5:55 PM
0.40 4.00 0.45
Fri 19th June
12:07 AM 6:23 AM 12:32 PM 6:42 PM
4.10 0.48 3.88 0.56
Sat 20th June
12:54 AM 7:10 AM 1:20 PM 7:30 PM
3.96 0.59 3.72 0.70
Sun 21st June
1:42 AM 7:58 AM 2:09 PM 8:19 PM
3.78 0.74 3.56 0.86
Mon 22nd June
2:32 AM 8:47 AM 3:01 PM 9:09 PM
3.59 0.91 3.41 1.02
Tue 23rd June
3:26 AM 9:38 AM 3:58 PM 10:04 PM
3.42 1.06 3.29 1.17
Wed 17th June
13°
0.0mm
4kmh W
74%
Thu 18th June
14°
0.1mm
13kmh SW
33%
Fri 19th June
12°
0.0mm
5kmh W
29%
Sat 20th June
14°
0.2mm
11kmh N
72%
Sun 21st June
15°
0.6mm
7kmh WSW
21%
Mon 22nd June
13°
0.0mm
3kmh WSW
38%
Tue 23rd June
13°
0.0mm
3kmh WSW
72%
Wed 24th June
13°
1.0mm
3kmh NW
65%
Thu 25th June
11°
0.3mm
2kmh S
37%
Fri 26th June
0.0mm
3kmh NW
21%
Sat 27th June
0.0mm
3kmh NNW
8%
Sun 28th June
0.0mm
3kmh NNW
13%
Mon 29th June
0.0mm
3kmh N
11%
Tue 30th June
10°
0.1mm
2kmh NNW
68%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 0.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 40%.

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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