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 which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the 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.

Today will have 0.6mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 53%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 40kmh from the North-Northwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

The Anchorage faces North and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 05:32 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 9%.

THE ANCHORAGE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 11° 10°
18% 23% 31% 47% 48% 76% 100% 84%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.3mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10°
64% 100% 100% 100% 66% 100% 54% 74%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
9% 8% 4% 4% 27% 12% 12% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-0° -0° 10°
4% 8% 4% 0% 7% 32% 4% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 13°
3% 4% 3% 0% 6% 4% 4% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10°
54% 73% 25% 30% 37% 23% 87% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Wed 5th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11°
100% 59% 32% 8% 87% 80% 7% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
34
kmh
40
kmh
35
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
1.3m
1.4m
0.9m
4.9s 5.0s 5.2s 5.2s 5.1s 13.7s 13.7s 13.7s
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
21
kmh
33
kmh
39
kmh
25
kmh
34
kmh
30
kmh
14
kmh
0.3m
0.7m
0.6m
1.0m
1.1m
0.8m
1.2m
0.6m
7.3s 18.4s 7.0s 17.0s 16.6s 9.2s 16.2s 14.6s
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
12
kmh
25
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
14
kmh
0.5m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
14.4s 9.5s 9.2s 8.7s 8.3s 8.0s 7.8s 7.6s
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
4
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.5m
7.3s 7.0s 6.8s 6.6s 2.4s 6.3s 3.7s 4.8s
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
4
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
5.6s 5.8s 5.9s 3.8s 3.9s 3.2s 17.1s 16.7s
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
14
kmh
5
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.4m
16.5s 3.4s 3.2s 15.5s 15.3s 14.9s 14.7s 14.8s
Wed 5th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
36
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.4m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.6m
0.3m
14.3s 4.1s 13.8s 13.6s 2.6s 2.8s 13.0s 4.2s
Thu 30th July
4:05 AM 10:10 AM 4:18 PM 10:27 PM
0.81 3.62 0.79 3.79
Fri 31st July
4:41 AM 10:46 AM 4:53 PM 11:02 PM
0.68 3.72 0.69 3.87
Sat 1st August
5:14 AM 11:21 AM 5:26 PM 11:36 PM
0.59 3.80 0.63 3.92
Sun 2nd August
5:47 AM 11:55 AM 6:00 PM
0.53 3.84 0.60
Mon 3rd August
12:10 AM 6:21 AM 12:31 PM 6:36 PM
3.95 0.52 3.85 0.61
Tue 4th August
12:47 AM 6:58 AM 1:10 PM 7:15 PM
3.92 0.55 3.82 0.66
Wed 5th August
1:28 AM 7:39 AM 1:55 PM 8:00 PM
3.85 0.63 3.75 0.76
Thu 30th July
12°
0.6mm
3kmh NNW
53%
Fri 31st July
11°
1.3mm
16kmh W
82%
Sat 1st August
10°
0.0mm
14kmh SW
11%
Sun 2nd August
10°
0.0mm
3kmh NNW
8%
Mon 3rd August
13°
0.0mm
11kmh W
4%
Tue 4th August
10°
0.0mm
3kmh NNE
53%
Wed 5th August
11°
0.1mm
7kmh E
47%
Thu 6th August
0.0mm
2kmh WNW
9%
Fri 7th August
0.0mm
3kmh NNW
0%
Sat 8th August
10°
0.0mm
3kmh WNW
3%
Sun 9th August
12°
0.0mm
4kmh W
12%
Mon 10th August
12°
0.0mm
3kmh NW
7%
Tue 11th August
12°
0.0mm
4kmh NNW
5%
Wed 12th August
13°
0.0mm
4kmh NNW
24%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 11° 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 3 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 23%.

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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