Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Fiji Sea38.02°S, 176.58°EStation NE-BAY-TAH

Tāhunaroa Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Fiji Sea, warmest around February at about 21.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Tāhunaroa Beach water temperature

14.6
58.3°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgFiji Sea38.02°S, 176.58°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
16°C
61°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
14.6°C
58.3°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
14.9°C
58.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
15°C
59°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
14.9°C
58.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
14.6°C
58.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
14.3°C
57.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.2°C
57.6°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Tāhunaroa Beach.
Confidence: High

Tāhunaroa Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Tāhunaroa Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at21.2°C (70.2°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
19
Apr
18
May
16
Jun
15
Jul
14
Aug
Current
15
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
January17.6°C20°C23.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February20.1°C21.2°C22.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March19.1°C20.7°C22°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April17.4°C19.3°C21°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May16.7°C17.9°C19.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June15.1°C16.2°C17.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July13.8°C15°C16.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August13.2°C14.4°C15.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent13.7°C14.6°C15.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October14.4°C15.5°C18.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November15.3°C16.7°C19.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December16.1°C18.6°C20.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Tāhunaroa Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Tāhunaroa Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Tāhunaroa Beach this time of year is 14.6°C (58.3°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 Tāhunaroa Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Tāhunaroa Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Tāhunaroa Beach average around14.6°C (58.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.7°C and a maximum of 15.5°C.

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