Northland, New Zealand
Fiji Sea35.00°S, 173.80°EStation NE-NOR-ORU

Orua Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Fiji Sea, warmest around February at about 21.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Orua Beach water temperature

16
60.8°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing.

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Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
18°C
63.5°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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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
16°C
60.8°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
16.3°C
61.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
16.4°C
61.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
16.3°C
61.3°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
16°C
60.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
15.7°C
60.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
15.6°C
60.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Orua Beach.
Confidence: High

Orua Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Orua Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at21.2°C (70.2°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)
20
Jan
21
Feb
21
Mar
20
Apr
19
May
17
Jun
16
Jul
16
Aug
Current
16
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
January16.9°C19.9°C21.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February20°C21.2°C22.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March19.5°C21.1°C22.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April18.3°C20.1°C22°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May17°C18.9°C20.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June16°C17.2°C18.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July15.2°C16.4°C17.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August14.5°C15.8°C16.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent14.7°C16°C17°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October14.7°C16.3°C18°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November15.9°C17.4°C19.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December17°C18.9°C20.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Orua Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Orua Beach this time of year is 16°C (60.8°F) — classified as Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C). Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Orua Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Orua Beach average around16°C (60.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 14.7°C and a maximum of 17°C.

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