Marlborough District, New Zealand
Tasman Sea40.79°S, 173.94°EStation NE-MAR-TEA

Te Ākau / Black Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 19.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Te Ākau / Black Beach water temperature

13
55.4°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgTasman Sea40.79°S, 173.94°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
15°C
58.1°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
13°C
55.4°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
13.3°C
55.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13.4°C
56.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
13.3°C
55.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
13°C
55.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
12.7°C
54.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
12.6°C
54.7°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Te Ākau / Black Beach.
Confidence: High

Te Ākau / Black Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Te Ākau / Black Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at19.2°C (66.6°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)
18
Jan
19
Feb
18
Mar
17
Apr
16
May
14
Jun
13
Jul
13
Aug
Current
13
Sep
14
Oct
15
Nov
17
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January16.1°C18.1°C21.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February17.6°C19.2°C20.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March16.3°C18.3°C20.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April15.3°C17°C19.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May14.5°C15.7°C18°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June13°C14.1°C16°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July11.7°C12.9°C14.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August11.7°C12.5°C13.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent12.1°C13°C13.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October12.8°C13.9°C15.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November14.2°C15.4°C17.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December15.3°C17.1°C19.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Te Ākau / Black Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Te Ākau / Black Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Te Ākau / Black Beach this time of year is 13°C (55.4°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 Ākau / Black Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Te Ākau / Black Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Te Ākau / Black Beach average around13°C (55.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 12.1°C and a maximum of 13.8°C.

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