Southland, New Zealand
Tasman Sea46.22°S, 167.36°EStation NE-SOU-TEK

Te Kanawera / Mussel Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 15.6°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Te Kanawera / Mussel Beach water temperature

11.5
52.7°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgTasman Sea46.22°S, 167.36°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
13°C
55.4°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
11.5°C
52.7°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
11.8°C
53.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
11.9°C
53.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
11.8°C
53.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
11.5°C
52.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
11.2°C
52.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
11.1°C
52°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Te Kanawera / Mussel Beach.
Confidence: High

Te Kanawera / Mussel Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Te Kanawera / Mussel Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at15.6°C (60.1°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)
15
Jan
16
Feb
15
Mar
14
Apr
13
May
12
Jun
11
Jul
11
Aug
Current
12
Sep
12
Oct
13
Nov
14
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January13.2°C15.1°C18°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February14.1°C15.6°C19.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March13.4°C15.3°C17.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April12.2°C14.3°C16.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May11.4°C13.3°C15°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June10.6°C11.8°C13.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July10.1°C11.3°C12.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August9.8°C11°C12.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent10.3°C11.5°C12.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October10.9°C12°C13.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November11.8°C13.4°C15.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December12.6°C14.4°C17.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Te Kanawera / Mussel Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Te Kanawera / Mussel Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Te Kanawera / Mussel Beach this time of year is 11.5°C (52.7°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 Kanawera / Mussel Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Te Kanawera / Mussel Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Te Kanawera / Mussel Beach average around11.5°C (52.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 10.3°C and a maximum of 12.7°C.

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