Northland, New Zealand
Fiji Sea34.86°S, 173.21°EStation NE-NOR-NGA

Ngārui-o-te-Marangai Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Fiji Sea, warmest around February at about 20.7°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Ngārui-o-te-Marangai Beach water temperature

15.3
59.5°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

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Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
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Coastal Air
17°C
62.2°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

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Today
WedSep 30
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
15.6°C
60.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
15.7°C
60.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
15.6°C
60.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
15°C
59°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.9°C
58.8°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Ngārui-o-te-Marangai Beach.
Confidence: High

Ngārui-o-te-Marangai Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Ngārui-o-te-Marangai Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at20.7°C (69.3°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
20
Mar
20
Apr
18
May
17
Jun
16
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°C19.6°C21.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February19.7°C20.7°C22°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March19.1°C20.4°C21.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April17.9°C19.7°C21.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May16.2°C18.3°C20.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June15.5°C16.6°C18.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July14.8°C15.7°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August14.3°C15.2°C15.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent14.3°C15.3°C16.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October14.5°C15.9°C17.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November15.5°C17°C18.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December16.8°C18.5°C20.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Ngārui-o-te-Marangai Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Ngārui-o-te-Marangai Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Ngārui-o-te-Marangai Beach this time of year is 15.3°C (59.5°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 Ngārui-o-te-Marangai Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Ngārui-o-te-Marangai Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Ngārui-o-te-Marangai Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Ngārui-o-te-Marangai Beach average around15.3°C (59.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 14.3°C and a maximum of 16.8°C.

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