Auckland, New Zealand
Fiji Sea36.82°S, 175.07°EStation NE-AUC-WHA

Whakanewha Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Fiji Sea, warmest around February at about 21.4°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Whakanewha water temperature

14
57.2°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgFiji Sea36.82°S, 175.07°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
16°C
59.9°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
14°C
57.2°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
14.3°C
57.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
14.4°C
57.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
14.3°C
57.7°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
14°C
57.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
13.7°C
56.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
13.6°C
56.5°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Whakanewha.
Confidence: High

Whakanewha Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Whakanewha occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at21.4°C (70.5°F) in February.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
20
Jan
21
Feb
21
Mar
20
Apr
18
May
16
Jun
14
Jul
13
Aug
Current
14
Sep
16
Oct
17
Nov
19
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January17.7°C20.4°C23.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February20.4°C21.4°C23°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March19.1°C20.8°C22.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April17.6°C19.6°C21.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May16.2°C17.8°C19.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June14.2°C15.6°C16.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July13.1°C14°C15.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August12.4°C13.4°C14.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent12.7°C14°C15.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October14.2°C15.5°C17.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November15.5°C17.3°C19.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December17.1°C19.1°C21.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Whakanewha

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Whakanewha today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Whakanewha this time of year is 14°C (57.2°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Whakanewha?

The highest water temperatures in Whakanewha typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Whakanewha in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Whakanewha average around14°C (57.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 12.7°C and a maximum of 15.4°C.

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