Tāhunatōrea Sea Water Temperature
A temperate beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 17°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.
Tāhunatōrea water temperature
Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
Tāhunatōrea Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Tāhunatōrea occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at17°C (62.6°F) in February.
Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)
Hover a bar for detailsFull 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
| Month | Min Water Temp | Average Water Temp | Max Water Temp | Swimming Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.7°C | 16.1°C | 19°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| February | 15.5°C | 17°C | 18.4°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| March | 14.4°C | 16.2°C | 18°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| April | 13.6°C | 14.7°C | 16.4°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| May | 11.8°C | 13.3°C | 16.2°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| June | 10.5°C | 11.9°C | 13.4°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| July | 10.1°C | 11.1°C | 13.1°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| August | 9.7°C | 10.6°C | 12.1°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 9.8°C | 11.2°C | 13.5°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| October | 10.4°C | 12°C | 13.8°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| November | 11.5°C | 13.4°C | 15.7°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| December | 13.4°C | 15.1°C | 16.7°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
Swimming FAQs for Tāhunatōrea
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Tāhunatōrea today?
Typical sea surface temperature in Tāhunatōrea this time of year is 11.2°C (52.2°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 Tāhunatōrea?
The highest water temperatures in Tāhunatōrea typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in Tāhunatōrea in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in Tāhunatōrea average around11.2°C (52.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 9.8°C and a maximum of 13.5°C.