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Beach Weather Today in Moeraki Boulders Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 0.3mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 61%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 37kmh from the South. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Moeraki Boulders Beach faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 09:00 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 Moeraki Boulders Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average 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.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 2.7mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 40%.

MOERAKI BOULDERS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 14° 13° 13° 14° 15° 14° 12°
50% 69% 84% 100% 90% 53% 19% 28%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Fri 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 14° 16° 16° 15° 13°
29% 27% 35% 84% 89% 51% 40% 27%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 11° 17° 21° 20° 19° 16°
11% 13% 13% 9% 6% 15% 16% 20%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sun 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 16° 15° 12° 12°
19% 8% 46% 96% 68% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.7mm 2.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 10th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 12° 12° 12° 11°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.6mm 0.9mm 1.3mm 0.7mm 0.4mm 0.6mm 1.1mm 0.2mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 11th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 12° 13° 14° 14° 13°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 97% 91% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 12th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 14° 17° 17° 15° 14°
74% 63% 86% 85% 80% 62% 44% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
7
kmh
37
kmh
31
kmh
22
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
5
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
1.2m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
1.1m
1.0m
8.8s 8.8s 3.5s 3.7s 8.5s 8.2s 8.0s 7.9s
Fri 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
15
kmh
29
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
7.7s 7.6s 7.4s 7.3s 7.2s 7.0s 6.9s 6.8s
Sat 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
0.6m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.4m
0.3m
7.0s 7.5s 16.4s 15.7s 14.8s 14.3s 13.8s 13.3s
Sun 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
25
kmh
42
kmh
37
kmh
27
kmh
17
kmh
0.4m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.6m
13.2s 13.0s 12.6s 12.1s 12.0s 12.0s 11.8s 11.4s
Mon 10th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
11.1s 10.9s 10.9s 10.8s 10.7s 10.2s 10.1s 10.0s
Tue 11th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
2
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
10.0s 5.5s 9.9s 9.8s 9.7s 9.7s 9.5s 4.3s
Wed 12th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
1.2m
1.1m
4.7s 4.9s 4.8s 9.2s 9.1s 9.1s 13.1s 14.1s
Thu 6th February
5:00 AM 11:19 AM 5:38 PM 11:52 PM
0.69 2.19 0.73 2.10
Fri 7th February
6:01 AM 12:23 PM 6:42 PM
0.68 2.20 0.72
Sat 8th February
12:52 AM 6:59 AM 1:24 PM 7:41 PM
2.11 0.66 2.23 0.70
Sun 9th February
1:47 AM 7:54 AM 2:19 PM 8:33 PM
2.13 0.64 2.26 0.67
Mon 10th February
2:38 AM 8:45 AM 3:09 PM 9:20 PM
2.15 0.62 2.28 0.65
Tue 11th February
3:25 AM 9:33 AM 3:54 PM 10:03 PM
2.16 0.61 2.29 0.65
Wed 12th February
4:09 AM 10:18 AM 4:36 PM 10:45 PM
2.16 0.62 2.27 0.67
Thu 6th February
15°
0.3mm
19kmh SSE
61%
Fri 7th February
16°
0.0mm
24kmh NE
47%
Sat 8th February
21°
0.0mm
16kmh ENE
12%
Sun 9th February
18°
2.7mm
34kmh S
67%
Mon 10th February
12°
5.8mm
7kmh ESE
100%
Tue 11th February
14°
0.0mm
2kmh ESE
95%
Wed 12th February
17°
0.0mm
20kmh NE
71%
Thu 13th February
18°
0.0mm
29kmh NE
17%
Fri 14th February
19°
0.2mm
33kmh NE
58%
Sat 15th February
19°
0.0mm
23kmh NE
46%
Sun 16th February
18°
0.0mm
24kmh NE
73%
Mon 17th February
19°
0.0mm
27kmh NE
45%
Tue 18th February
20°
0.0mm
25kmh NE
17%
Wed 19th February
11°
1.6mm
12kmh SSW
86%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 5 days of light rain with an average of 2.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 57%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Moeraki Boulders Beach, Oamaru, Otago Region, South Island, New Zealand

Taking a holiday at Moeraki Boulders Beach in Oamaru, Otago Region, South Island, New Zealand is an unforgettable experience. This unique beach offers a picturesque landscape featuring large, spherical boulders scattered across the shoreline. The area is known for its natural beauty and fascinating history. The Moeraki Boulders are a must-see when visiting the Otago Region of New Zealand's South Island.

Beach Type

Moeraki Boulders Beach is not your typical sandy beach. It features coarse sand mixed with pebbles and rocks, giving it a rugged appearance. The main attraction of this beach is the massive boulders that are scattered along the shoreline. These round, geological marvels create an otherworldly atmosphere that draws visitors from all over the world.

While Moeraki Boulders Beach may not be ideal for snorkeling or diving due to its rocky landscape and lack of reefs, it still offers plenty to see and explore above water.

Beach Activities

Some popular activities at Moeraki Boulders Beach include:

  1. Exploring the boulders: Walk along the beach and marvel at these unique geological formations up close. Some of them are even large enough to climb on.
  2. Photography: The stunning landscapes and unusual boulder formations make this beach a popular spot for photography enthusiasts.
  3. Birdwatching: The area surrounding the beach is home to various species of birds, including penguins, albatrosses, and gulls.
  4. Beachcombing: Search for interesting shells, stones, or other treasures along this unique shoreline.
  5. Picnicking: Bring a packed lunch and enjoy dining alfresco on this picturesque beach.

Accommodations

There are no hotels or resorts directly on Moeraki Boulders Beach; however, there are several accommodations options nearby. A few options include the Moeraki Boulders Kiwi Holiday Park, Noah's Boutique Accommodation Moeraki, and Mill House Moeraki.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Moeraki Village: Just a short drive away from the beach, Moeraki Village offers a small selection of accommodations and dining options. This quaint fishing village is a great place to stay if you want to be close to the boulders.
  2. Oamaru: Located about 30 minutes north of Moeraki Boulders Beach, Oamaru is a larger town with more accommodation and dining options. It's also home to the famous Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony and several historic buildings made from local limestone.

Beach Amenities

Moeraki Boulders Beach offers limited amenities; however, there is a parking lot and public toilets available near the entrance. Additionally, you'll find a small café called "Moeraki Boulders Café" where you can grab a bite to eat or enjoy a coffee with views of the beach. It's important to note that there are no lifeguards on duty or beach equipment rentals available at this location, so plan accordingly if you wish to spend time on the beach.

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