Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Fiji Sea37.88°S, 176.76°EStation NE-BAY-TEA

Te Awa a te Atua Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Fiji Sea, warmest around February at about 21.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Te Awa a te Atua 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 Sea37.88°S, 176.76°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 Te Awa a te Atua Beach.
Confidence: High

Te Awa a te Atua Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Te Awa a te Atua Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at21.3°C (70.3°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
15
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
January17.7°C20.1°C23.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February20.2°C21.3°C22.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March19.1°C20.7°C22.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April17.6°C19.4°C21°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May16.7°C17.9°C19.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June15°C16.2°C17.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July13.9°C15°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August13.2°C14.5°C15.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent13.8°C14.6°C15.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October14.3°C15.5°C18.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November15.3°C16.8°C19.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December16°C18.6°C20.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Te Awa a te Atua Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Te Awa a te Atua Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Te Awa a te Atua 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 Te Awa a te Atua Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Te Awa a te Atua Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Te Awa a te Atua Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Te Awa a te Atua Beach average around14.6°C (58.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.8°C and a maximum of 15.5°C.

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