Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Tasman Sea39.30°S, 176.98°EStation NE-HAW-WAI

Waipātiki Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 20.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Waipātiki Beach water temperature

13.2
55.8°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgTasman Sea39.30°S, 176.98°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
15°C
58.5°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
UV Index
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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
13.2°C
55.8°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
13.5°C
56.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13.6°C
56.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
13.5°C
56.3°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
13.2°C
55.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
12.9°C
55.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
12.8°C
55°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Waipātiki Beach.
Confidence: High

Waipātiki Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Waipātiki Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at20.1°C (68.2°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)
19
Jan
20
Feb
19
Mar
18
Apr
16
May
15
Jun
13
Jul
13
Aug
Current
13
Sep
14
Oct
16
Nov
18
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January17.4°C19.2°C21.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February18.3°C20.1°C21.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March17.2°C19.3°C20.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April16.5°C17.8°C19.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May15.2°C16.4°C17.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June13.2°C14.7°C15.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July11.9°C13.4°C14.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August11.4°C12.8°C13.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent11.9°C13.2°C14.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October12.6°C14.4°C16.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November13.9°C15.8°C17.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December15.8°C17.9°C20°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Waipātiki Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Waipātiki Beach this time of year is 13.2°C (55.8°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 Waipātiki Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Waipātiki Beach average around13.2°C (55.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 11.9°C and a maximum of 14.4°C.

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