Otago, New Zealand
Tasman Sea46.64°S, 169.24°EStation NE-OTA-LIT

Little Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 14.4°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Little Beach water temperature

11
51.8°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgTasman Sea46.64°S, 169.24°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
13°C
54.5°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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
11°C
51.8°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
11.3°C
52.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
11.4°C
52.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
11.3°C
52.3°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
11°C
51.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
10.7°C
51.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
10.6°C
51.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Little Beach.
Confidence: High

Little Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Little Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at14.4°C (57.9°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)
14
Jan
14
Feb
14
Mar
13
Apr
13
May
11
Jun
11
Jul
10
Aug
Current
11
Sep
11
Oct
13
Nov
13
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January9.7°C13.9°C16.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February12.7°C14.4°C18.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March12.3°C14.3°C17°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April11.5°C13.3°C15.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May11.3°C12.5°C14.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June10.2°C11.4°C13.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July9.2°C10.6°C12.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August9.2°C10.4°C11.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent9.7°C11°C11.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October10.3°C11.4°C12.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November11.1°C12.6°C15.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December11.8°C13.3°C15.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Little Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Little Beach this time of year is 11°C (51.8°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 Little Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Little Beach average around11°C (51.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 9.7°C and a maximum of 11.8°C.

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