Taranaki, New Zealand
Tasman Sea39.05°S, 174.09°EStation NE-TAR-AUT

Autere / East End Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 19.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Autere / East End Beach water temperature

14
57.2°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgTasman Sea39.05°S, 174.09°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
16°C
59.9°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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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
14°C
57.2°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
14.3°C
57.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
14.4°C
57.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
14.3°C
57.7°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
14°C
57.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
13.7°C
56.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
13.6°C
56.5°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Autere / East End Beach.
Confidence: High

Autere / East End Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Autere / East End Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at19.9°C (67.8°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)
19
Jan
20
Feb
20
Mar
19
Apr
17
May
16
Jun
15
Jul
14
Aug
Current
14
Sep
15
Oct
16
Nov
18
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January16°C18.6°C22.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February18.2°C19.9°C21.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March17.6°C19.5°C21.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April16°C18.6°C20.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May15.7°C17.3°C19.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June14.5°C15.6°C17.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July13.4°C14.5°C15.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August13°C13.9°C14.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent13.1°C14°C14.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October13.4°C14.7°C16.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November14.1°C15.9°C17.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December15.4°C17.8°C20.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Autere / East End Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Autere / East End Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Autere / East End Beach this time of year is 14°C (57.2°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 Autere / East End Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Autere / East End Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Autere / East End Beach average around14°C (57.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.1°C and a maximum of 14.7°C.

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