Southland, New Zealand
Tasman Sea44.60°S, 167.74°EStation NE-SOU-WHA

Wharekō / Transit Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 16.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Wharekō / Transit Beach water temperature

12.6
54.7°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgTasman Sea44.60°S, 167.74°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
14°C
57.4°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
12.6°C
54.7°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
12.9°C
55.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13°C
55.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
12.9°C
55.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
12.6°C
54.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
12.3°C
54.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
12.2°C
54°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Wharekō / Transit Beach.
Confidence: High

Wharekō / Transit Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Wharekō / Transit Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at16.8°C (62.2°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)
16
Jan
17
Feb
17
Mar
16
Apr
15
May
14
Jun
13
Jul
13
Aug
Current
13
Sep
13
Oct
14
Nov
15
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January13.5°C16°C19.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February14.9°C16.8°C19.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March14.6°C16.5°C19.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April13.5°C15.8°C18.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May13.7°C14.7°C16.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June11.8°C13.5°C14.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July11.4°C12.8°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August11.3°C12.5°C13.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent11.7°C12.6°C13.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October11.6°C12.7°C13.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November12.2°C13.9°C17.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December13°C15.1°C17.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Wharekō / Transit Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Wharekō / Transit Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Wharekō / Transit Beach this time of year is 12.6°C (54.7°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 Wharekō / Transit Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Wharekō / Transit Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Wharekō / Transit Beach average around12.6°C (54.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 11.7°C and a maximum of 13.3°C.

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