Canterbury, New Zealand
Tasman Sea43.48°S, 172.73°EStation NE-CAN-NEW

New Brighton Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 17.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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New Brighton Beach water temperature

10.3
50.5°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgTasman Sea43.48°S, 172.73°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
12°C
53.2°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

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
10.3°C
50.5°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
10.6°C
51.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
10.7°C
51.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
10.6°C
51.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
10.3°C
50.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
10°C
50°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
9.9°C
49.8°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at New Brighton Beach.
Confidence: High

New Brighton Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in New Brighton Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at17.1°C (62.8°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)
17
Jan
17
Feb
17
Mar
15
Apr
13
May
11
Jun
10
Jul
9
Aug
Current
10
Sep
12
Oct
14
Nov
16
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January15.2°C16.7°C19.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February15.1°C17.1°C19.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March14.9°C16.6°C18.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April13.6°C14.9°C16.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May11.7°C13°C15.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June9.1°C10.8°C13.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July8.3°C9.5°C11.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August8°C9.2°C10.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent8.9°C10.3°C11.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October9.7°C11.8°C14°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November11.7°C14°C16.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December14.1°C15.5°C16.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for New Brighton Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in New Brighton Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in New Brighton Beach this time of year is 10.3°C (50.5°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 New Brighton Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in New Brighton Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in New Brighton Beach average around10.3°C (50.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 8.9°C and a maximum of 11.4°C.

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