West Coast, New Zealand
Tasman Sea42.18°S, 171.32°EStation NE-WES-PAK

Pakiroa Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 18.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Pakiroa Beach water temperature

13
55.4°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgTasman Sea42.18°S, 171.32°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
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Coastal Air
15°C
58.1°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
13°C
55.4°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
13.3°C
55.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13.4°C
56.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
13.3°C
55.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
13°C
55.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
12.7°C
54.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
12.6°C
54.7°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Pakiroa Beach.
Confidence: High

Pakiroa Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Pakiroa Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at18.3°C (64.9°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)
17
Jan
18
Feb
17
Mar
17
Apr
15
May
14
Jun
13
Jul
13
Aug
Current
13
Sep
14
Oct
15
Nov
17
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January14.5°C17.4°C21.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February16.3°C18.3°C21.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March15.3°C17.4°C20.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April13.8°C16.6°C19.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May13.5°C15.4°C18°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12.5°C14°C15.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July10.1°C12.9°C14.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August11.5°C12.7°C14°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent11.9°C13°C13.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October12.2°C13.5°C15.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November13.5°C15.1°C18.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December14.3°C16.6°C18.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Pakiroa Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Pakiroa Beach this time of year is 13°C (55.4°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 Pakiroa Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Pakiroa Beach average around13°C (55.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 11.9°C and a maximum of 13.9°C.

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