Waikato, New Zealand
Fiji Sea36.88°S, 175.82°EStation NE-WAI-TEP

Te Puia / Hot Water 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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Te Puia / Hot Water Beach water temperature

15.2
59.4°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgFiji Sea36.88°S, 175.82°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
17°C
62.1°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
15.2°C
59.4°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
15.5°C
59.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
15.6°C
60.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
15.5°C
59.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
15.2°C
59.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
14.9°C
58.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.8°C
58.6°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Te Puia / Hot Water Beach.
Confidence: High

Te Puia / Hot Water Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Te Puia / Hot Water 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
18
May
17
Jun
16
Jul
15
Aug
Current
15
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
January17.7°C20.1°C22.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February20.3°C21.2°C22.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March18.6°C20.8°C21.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April18.2°C19.8°C21.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May17.4°C18.4°C19.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June15.9°C16.8°C18.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July14.9°C15.8°C16.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August14.3°C15.1°C15.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent14.5°C15.2°C16.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October14.9°C15.8°C17.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November15.6°C17.2°C18.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December16.8°C18.7°C20.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Te Puia / Hot Water Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Te Puia / Hot Water Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Te Puia / Hot Water Beach this time of year is 15.2°C (59.4°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 Puia / Hot Water Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Te Puia / Hot Water Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Te Puia / Hot Water Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Te Puia / Hot Water Beach average around15.2°C (59.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 14.5°C and a maximum of 16.1°C.

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