Hot Water Beach, Waikato New Zealand beaches Which New Zealand beach is best right now? 608 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.
Scores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourly Colors follow the lifeguard flags
Top 3 right now Ranked by live Beach Score right now, then by the best stretch ahead.
1 8.7 Excellent Auckland, Auckland
Good stretch until sunset, 7:44 pm
Air 22°C 72°F
Water 16°C 61°F
Wind 4 km/h 2 mph
Waves <0.1 m <1 ft Tomorrow, hour by hour Best 5 pm , 7.8
7 am 1 pm 7 pm
2 8.5 Excellent Auckland, Auckland
Good stretch until sunset, 7:44 pm
Air 20°C 69°F
Water 17°C 63°F
Wind 11 km/h 7 mph
Waves 0.2 m <1 ft Tomorrow, hour by hour Best 6 pm , 8.0
7 am 1 pm 7 pm
3 8.5 Excellent Auckland, Auckland
Good stretch until sunset, 7:44 pm
Air 20°C 69°F
Water 17°C 63°F
Wind 11 km/h 7 mph
Waves 0.2 m <1 ft Tomorrow, hour by hour Best 6 pm , 8.0
7 am 1 pm 7 pm
New Zealand today A mixed day for the beach across New Zealand: 66 of 120 scored beaches are good right now, water is 12 to 18°C 54 to 64°F 14 km/h 9 mph Read at 2:31 pm; everything below is computed from that reading.
Warmest water
18°C 64°F
Auckland, Auckland. 2.3° 4.1°
Calmest sea
<0.1 m <1 ft waves
Auckland, Auckland. Wind 4 km/h 2 mph
Best hours New Zealand averages 6.7 Good this hour. The best hour today is 5 pm (6.8); the weakest is 6 am (1.9).
The strongest stretch runs 9 am to 8 pm.
New Zealand tomorrow: the best hour is 5 pm (6.2) and the weakest is 6 am (3.8).
The strongest stretch runs 8 am to 8 pm.
Today Tomorrow
1.9
5.5
5.7
5.8
6.2
6.4
6.6
6.7
6.7 Now
6.7
6.7
6.8
6.8
6.8
5.1
6am 8am 10am 12pm 2pm 4pm 6pm 8pm
3.8
5.3
5.5
5.7
5.7
5.6
5.5
5.6
5.9
5.9
5.9
6.2
6.2
6.2
5.2
6am 8am 10am 12pm 2pm 4pm 6pm 8pm
Average of the scored beaches, each hour
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All beaches 300 Good right now 66 Calm swimming 60 Surf 38 Hidden gems 49 Free parking 39
300 beaches listed · 120 of 608 scored live, top 300 listed Clear filters
SortBest now Warmest water Calmest A to Z AreaAll New Zealand Auckland (185) Bay of Plenty (21) Canterbury (31) Chatham Islands (10) Gisborne (14) Hawke's Bay (13) Marlborough (13) Nelson (3) Northland (57) Otago (47) Southland (65) Taranaki (12) Tasman (16) Waikato (50) Wellington (28) West Coast (39)
Flat water, light wind and 16°C 61°F
Water 16°C 61°F Air 22°C 72°F Wind 4 km/h 2 mph Waves <0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 17°C 63°F
Water 17°C 63°F Air 20°C 69°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 0.2 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 17°C 63°F
Water 17°C 63°F Air 20°C 69°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 0.2 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 20°C 67°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 0.2 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, gentle breeze and 17°C 62°F
Water 17°C 62°F Air 20°C 68°F Wind 12 km/h 8 mph Waves 0.2 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, gentle breeze and 17°C 62°F
Water 17°C 62°F Air 20°C 68°F Wind 12 km/h 8 mph Waves 0.2 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Western Bay of Plenty District, Bay of Plenty
8.3 Great Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 19°C 67°F Wind 14 km/h 9 mph Waves 0.2 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Western Bay of Plenty District, Bay of Plenty
8.3 Great Flat water, gentle breeze and 17°C 62°F
Water 17°C 62°F Air 20°C 69°F Wind 14 km/h 9 mph Waves 0.2 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 17°C 62°F
Water 17°C 62°F Air 19°C 66°F Wind 7 km/h 4 mph Waves 0.4 m 1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 17°C 62°F
Water 17°C 62°F Air 19°C 66°F Wind 7 km/h 4 mph Waves 0.4 m 1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 17°C 62°F
Water 17°C 62°F Air 19°C 66°F Wind 7 km/h 4 mph Waves 0.4 m 1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 17°C 62°F
Water 17°C 62°F Air 19°C 66°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 0.2 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 18°C 64°F Wind 9 km/h 6 mph Waves 0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 18°C 64°F Wind 9 km/h 6 mph Waves <0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 17°C 63°F Wind 6 km/h 4 mph Waves 0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
Flat water, light wind and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 17°C 63°F Wind 6 km/h 4 mph Waves 0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
Flat water, light wind and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 17°C 63°F Wind 8 km/h 5 mph Waves 0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 17°C 63°F Wind 8 km/h 5 mph Waves 0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 17°C 63°F Wind 8 km/h 5 mph Waves 0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
Flat water, light wind and 17°C 63°F
Water 17°C 63°F Air 18°C 65°F Wind 9 km/h 6 mph Waves 0.2 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 17°C 62°F
Water 17°C 62°F Air 18°C 65°F Wind 8 km/h 5 mph Waves 0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 17°C 62°F
Water 17°C 62°F Air 18°C 65°F Wind 8 km/h 5 mph Waves 0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
Flat water, gentle breeze and 17°C 63°F
Water 17°C 63°F Air 17°C 63°F Wind 13 km/h 8 mph Waves 0.3 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 17°C 63°F
Water 17°C 63°F Air 17°C 62°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 0.3 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 17°C 62°F
Water 17°C 62°F Air 17°C 62°F Wind 8 km/h 5 mph Waves 0.3 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
Flat water, light wind and 17°C 62°F
Water 17°C 62°F Air 17°C 62°F Wind 8 km/h 5 mph Waves 0.3 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
Flat water, light wind and 17°C 63°F
Water 17°C 63°F Air 17°C 62°F Wind 3 km/h 2 mph Waves 0.2 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 16°C 62°F
Water 16°C 62°F Air 17°C 63°F Wind 10 km/h 6 mph Waves 0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 16°C 61°F
Water 16°C 61°F Air 17°C 63°F Wind 10 km/h 6 mph Waves 0.2 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 17°C 62°F
Water 17°C 62°F Air 17°C 62°F Wind 6 km/h 3 mph Waves 0.3 m 1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 17°C 62°F Wind 17 km/h 10 mph Waves <0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 17°C 62°F Wind 17 km/h 10 mph Waves <0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 17°C 62°F Wind 17 km/h 10 mph Waves <0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 17°C 62°F Wind 17 km/h 10 mph Waves <0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 17°C 62°F Wind 17 km/h 10 mph Waves <0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 17°C 62°F Wind 17 km/h 10 mph Waves <0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 17°C 62°F Wind 17 km/h 10 mph Waves <0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 16°C 60°F
Water 16°C 60°F Air 17°C 62°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 0.4 m 1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
Flat water, light wind and 16°C 60°F
Water 16°C 60°F Air 17°C 62°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 0.4 m 1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Far North District, Northland
7.6 Great Flat water, light wind and 17°C 63°F
Water 17°C 63°F Air 18°C 65°F Wind 5 km/h 3 mph Waves 0.3 m 1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 16°C 62°F Wind 17 km/h 10 mph Waves <0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 16°C 62°F Wind 17 km/h 10 mph Waves <0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 16°C 62°F Wind 17 km/h 10 mph Waves <0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C 64°F
Water 18°C 64°F Air 16°C 62°F Wind 17 km/h 10 mph Waves <0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, gentle breeze and 16°C 60°F
Water 16°C 60°F Air 19°C 66°F Wind 16 km/h 10 mph Waves 0.2 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, gentle breeze and 17°C 63°F
Water 17°C 63°F Air 16°C 61°F Wind 16 km/h 10 mph Waves 0.2 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, gentle breeze and 17°C 63°F
Water 17°C 63°F Air 16°C 61°F Wind 16 km/h 10 mph Waves 0.2 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet South Wairarapa District, Wellington
7.4 Great Small waves, light wind and 15°C 59°F
Water 15°C 59°F Air 20°C 67°F Wind 2 km/h 1 mph Waves 1.0 m 3 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Marlborough District, Marlborough
7.3 Great Flat water, light wind and 16°C 60°F
Water 16°C 60°F Air 12°C 54°F Wind 4 km/h 2 mph Waves 0.3 m 1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 16°C 60°F
Water 16°C 60°F Air 14°C 58°F Wind 7 km/h 4 mph Waves 0.4 m 1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.1 m 4 ft 16°C 60°F
Water 16°C 60°F Air 19°C 66°F Wind 15 km/h 10 mph Waves 1.1 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Small waves, light wind and 15°C 59°F
Water 15°C 59°F Air 17°C 63°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 0.8 m 3 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Timelapse Flat water, light wind and 16°C 62°F
Water 16°C 62°F Air 14°C 57°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 1 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.6 m 5 ft 17°C 62°F
Water 17°C 62°F Air 21°C 69°F Wind 9 km/h 6 mph Waves 1.6 m 5 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
1.6 m 5 ft 17°C 62°F
Water 17°C 62°F Air 21°C 69°F Wind 9 km/h 6 mph Waves 1.6 m 5 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, gentle breeze and 17°C 63°F
Water 17°C 63°F Air 15°C 58°F Wind 16 km/h 10 mph Waves <0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
Flat water, gentle breeze and 17°C 63°F
Water 17°C 63°F Air 15°C 58°F Wind 16 km/h 10 mph Waves <0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, gentle breeze and 17°C 63°F
Water 17°C 63°F Air 15°C 58°F Wind 16 km/h 10 mph Waves <0.1 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
Flat water, gentle breeze and 17°C 63°F
Water 17°C 63°F Air 15°C 59°F Wind 16 km/h 10 mph Waves 0.3 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Small waves, light wind and 16°C 61°F
Water 16°C 61°F Air 17°C 63°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 0.9 m 3 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Gisborne District, Gisborne
7.0 Great Small waves, gentle breeze and 16°C 61°F
Water 16°C 61°F Air 16°C 60°F Wind 14 km/h 9 mph Waves 0.6 m 2 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Small waves, gentle breeze and 16°C 61°F
Water 16°C 61°F Air 16°C 60°F Wind 14 km/h 9 mph Waves 0.6 m 2 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.3 m 4 ft 15°C 59°F
Water 15°C 59°F Air 18°C 65°F Wind 10 km/h 6 mph Waves 1.3 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 3 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.3 m 4 ft 15°C 59°F
Water 15°C 59°F Air 18°C 65°F Wind 10 km/h 6 mph Waves 1.3 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 3 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.3 m 4 ft 15°C 59°F
Water 15°C 59°F Air 18°C 65°F Wind 10 km/h 6 mph Waves 1.3 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 3 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, gentle breeze and 15°C 59°F
Water 15°C 59°F Air 17°C 62°F Wind 19 km/h 12 mph Waves 0.4 m 1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 9 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.6 m 5 ft 17°C 62°F
Water 17°C 62°F Air 19°C 65°F Wind 13 km/h 8 mph Waves 1.6 m 5 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.2 m 4 ft 13°C 55°F
Water 13°C 55°F Air 17°C 63°F Wind 6 km/h 4 mph Waves 1.2 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 9 pm
1.2 m 4 ft 13°C 55°F
Water 13°C 55°F Air 17°C 63°F Wind 6 km/h 4 mph Waves 1.2 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 9 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.1 m 4 ft 16°C 60°F
Water 16°C 60°F Air 17°C 62°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 1.1 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
1.6 m 5 ft 16°C 61°F
Water 16°C 61°F Air 18°C 64°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 1.6 m 5 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.0 m 3 ft 13°C 55°F
Water 13°C 55°F Air 16°C 60°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 1.0 m 3 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 9 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.0 m 3 ft 13°C 55°F
Water 13°C 55°F Air 16°C 60°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 1.0 m 3 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 9 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Christchurch City, Canterbury
6.6 Good Flat water, gentle breeze and 15°C 59°F
Water 15°C 59°F Air 13°C 55°F Wind 16 km/h 10 mph Waves 0.3 m 1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 9 pm
Small waves, gentle breeze and 13°C 55°F
Water 13°C 55°F Air 16°C 61°F Wind 18 km/h 11 mph Waves 0.7 m 2 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 9 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Marlborough District, Marlborough
6.6 Good Small waves, gentle breeze and 13°C 55°F
Water 13°C 55°F Air 17°C 63°F Wind 19 km/h 12 mph Waves 0.8 m 3 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Ōtorohanga District, Waikato
6.5 Good 1.1 m 4 ft 16°C 62°F
Water 16°C 62°F Air 15°C 58°F Wind 15 km/h 9 mph Waves 1.1 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Waitomo District, Waikato
6.5 Good 1.5 m 5 ft 17°C 62°F
Water 17°C 62°F Air 16°C 61°F Wind 13 km/h 8 mph Waves 1.5 m 5 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Ashburton District, Canterbury
6.5 Good Small waves, gentle breeze and 14°C 58°F
Water 14°C 58°F Air 16°C 61°F Wind 18 km/h 11 mph Waves 0.9 m 3 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 9 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Kaikōura District, Canterbury
6.5 Good Small waves, gentle breeze and 13°C 56°F
Water 13°C 56°F Air 13°C 55°F Wind 15 km/h 9 mph Waves 0.9 m 3 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
Small waves, gentle breeze and 13°C 56°F
Water 13°C 56°F Air 13°C 55°F Wind 19 km/h 12 mph Waves 0.7 m 2 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 5 pm
Waikato District, Waikato
6.2 Good 1.5 m 5 ft 16°C 61°F
Water 16°C 61°F Air 17°C 63°F Wind 16 km/h 10 mph Waves 1.5 m 5 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.0 m 3 ft 15°C 60°F
Water 15°C 60°F Air 16°C 60°F Wind 21 km/h 13 mph Waves 1.0 m 3 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.6 m 5 ft 16°C 62°F
Water 16°C 62°F Air 14°C 58°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 1.6 m 5 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.6 m 5 ft 16°C 62°F
Water 16°C 62°F Air 14°C 58°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 1.6 m 5 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.6 m 5 ft 16°C 62°F
Water 16°C 62°F Air 14°C 58°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 1.6 m 5 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Waikato District, Waikato
6.0 Good 1.4 m 5 ft 17°C 62°F
Water 17°C 62°F Air 15°C 59°F Wind 13 km/h 8 mph Waves 1.4 m 5 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.3 m 4 ft 12°C 54°F
Water 12°C 54°F Air 15°C 60°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 1.3 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 4 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.3 m 4 ft 12°C 54°F
Water 12°C 54°F Air 15°C 60°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 1.3 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 4 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Small waves, breezy and 13°C 55°F
Water 13°C 55°F Air 15°C 60°F Wind 27 km/h 16 mph Waves 0.6 m 2 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 9 pm
Buller District, West Coast
5.9 Good 1.6 m 5 ft 14°C 58°F
Water 14°C 58°F Air 17°C 63°F Wind 18 km/h 11 mph Waves 1.6 m 5 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 6 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.6 m 5 ft 16°C 61°F
Water 16°C 61°F Air 14°C 58°F Wind 14 km/h 9 mph Waves 1.6 m 5 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.3 m 4 ft 12°C 54°F
Water 12°C 54°F Air 12°C 54°F Wind 19 km/h 12 mph Waves 1.3 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 5 pm to 9 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.3 m 4 ft 12°C 54°F
Water 12°C 54°F Air 12°C 54°F Wind 19 km/h 12 mph Waves 1.3 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 5 pm to 9 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.3 m 4 ft 12°C 54°F
Water 12°C 54°F Air 12°C 54°F Wind 19 km/h 12 mph Waves 1.3 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 5 pm to 9 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.6 m 5 ft 14°C 57°F
Water 14°C 57°F Air 14°C 58°F Wind 18 km/h 11 mph Waves 1.6 m 5 ft Today Tomorrow Best 12 pm to 3 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Timelapse Far North District, Northland
5.6 Good Flat water, light wind and 17°C 63°F
Water 17°C 63°F Air 18°C 65°F Wind 2 km/h 1 mph Waves 0.3 m 1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.4 m 4 ft 16°C 61°F
Water 16°C 61°F Air 18°C 64°F Wind 8 km/h 5 mph Waves 1.4 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 3 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Grey District, West Coast
5.5 Good 1.3 m 4 ft 15°C 59°F
Water 15°C 59°F Air 15°C 59°F Wind 13 km/h 8 mph Waves 1.3 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 6 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.3 m 4 ft 14°C 57°F
Water 14°C 57°F Air 17°C 62°F Wind 9 km/h 5 mph Waves 1.3 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 2 pm to 4 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.4 m 5 ft 16°C 61°F
Water 16°C 61°F Air 15°C 59°F Wind 16 km/h 10 mph Waves 1.4 m 5 ft Today Tomorrow Best 1 pm to 2 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 16°C 61°F
Water 16°C 61°F Air 17°C 63°F Wind 7 km/h 5 mph Waves 0.4 m 1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 4 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.2 m 4 ft 14°C 57°F
Water 14°C 57°F Air 17°C 62°F Wind 7 km/h 4 mph Waves 1.2 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 3 pm to 4 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.3 m 4 ft 14°C 58°F
Water 14°C 58°F Air 15°C 58°F Wind 11 km/h 7 mph Waves 1.3 m 4 ft No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, light wind and 14°C 58°F
Water 14°C 58°F Air 11°C 52°F Wind 10 km/h 6 mph Waves 0.4 m 1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 3 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.4 m 5 ft 16°C 62°F
Water 16°C 62°F Air 14°C 58°F Wind 20 km/h 12 mph Waves 1.4 m 5 ft Today Tomorrow Best 5 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Timelapse Flat water, gentle breeze and 16°C 60°F
Water 16°C 60°F Air 14°C 56°F Wind 12 km/h 8 mph Waves 0.3 m <1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 4 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Flat water, breezy and 17°C 63°F
Water 17°C 63°F Air 16°C 60°F Wind 24 km/h 15 mph Waves 0.4 m 1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 3 pm to 8 pm
Flat water, breezy and 17°C 63°F
Water 17°C 63°F Air 16°C 60°F Wind 24 km/h 15 mph Waves 0.4 m 1 ft Today Tomorrow Best 3 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Invercargill City, Southland
4.6 Fair 1.5 m 5 ft 13°C 55°F
Water 13°C 55°F Air 14°C 58°F Wind 38 km/h 24 mph Waves 1.5 m 5 ft No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.2 m 4 ft 16°C 61°F
Water 16°C 61°F Air 16°C 61°F Wind 20 km/h 13 mph Waves 1.2 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 7 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.2 m 4 ft 16°C 61°F
Water 16°C 61°F Air 16°C 61°F Wind 20 km/h 13 mph Waves 1.2 m 4 ft Today Tomorrow Best 7 pm to 8 pm
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.0 m 3 ft 13°C 55°F
Water 13°C 55°F Air 15°C 60°F Wind 41 km/h 25 mph Waves 1.0 m 3 ft No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.0 m 3 ft 12°C 54°F
Water 12°C 54°F Air 15°C 59°F Wind 40 km/h 25 mph Waves 1.0 m 3 ft No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.0 m 3 ft 12°C 54°F
Water 12°C 54°F Air 15°C 59°F Wind 40 km/h 25 mph Waves 1.0 m 3 ft No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
3.0 Poor 1.0 m 3 ft 12°C 54°F
Water 12°C 54°F Air 15°C 59°F Wind 40 km/h 25 mph Waves 1.0 m 3 ft No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.0 m 3 ft 12°C 54°F
Water 12°C 54°F Air 15°C 59°F Wind 40 km/h 25 mph Waves 1.0 m 3 ft No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet 1.0 m 3 ft 13°C 55°F
Water 13°C 55°F Air 15°C 59°F Wind 40 km/h 25 mph Waves 1.0 m 3 ft No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
1.8 Poor 1.0 m 3 ft 13°C 55°F
Water 13°C 55°F Air 15°C 59°F Wind 40 km/h 25 mph Waves 1.0 m 3 ft No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Chatham Islands Territory, Chatham Islands
4.6 Fair tomorrow Waves not available, wind not available.
Water n/a Air n/a Wind n/a Waves n/a Today Tomorrow Best 11 am to 2 pm tomorrow
No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Far North District, Northland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Waitomo District, Waikato
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Whakatāne District, Bay of Plenty
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Far North District, Northland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Buller District, West Coast
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Thames-Coromandel District, Waikato
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Ōtorohanga District, Waikato
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Westland District, West Coast
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Invercargill City, Southland
Score on the beach page Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Waikato District, Waikato
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Tauranga City, Bay of Plenty
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Whangārei District, Northland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Thames-Coromandel District, Waikato
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Far North District, Northland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Kaipara District, Northland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Waikato District, Waikato
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Westland District, West Coast
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Westland District, West Coast
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Ōtorohanga District, Waikato
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Far North District, Northland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Western Bay of Plenty District, Bay of Plenty
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Gisborne District, Gisborne
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Waikato District, Waikato
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Far North District, Northland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Timelapse Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet Southland District, Southland
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet South Wairarapa District, Wellington
Score on the beach page No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet No beaches match these filters right now. Try removing one.
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31 of 38 scored beaches in Auckland are good right now. Water is 16 to 18°C 61 to 64°F 4 km/h 2 mph <0.1 m <1 ft
31 of 38 beaches good now
38 of 185 beaches scored
8.7 Excellent Auckland, Auckland
Light wind, 16°C 61°F
8.5 Excellent Auckland, Auckland
Light wind, 17°C 63°F
8.5 Excellent Auckland, Auckland
Light wind, 17°C 63°F
8.2 Great Auckland, Auckland
Light wind, 17°C 62°F
8.2 Great Auckland, Auckland
Light wind, 17°C 62°F
8.2 Great Auckland, Auckland
Light wind, 17°C 62°F
8.1 Great Auckland, Auckland
Light wind, 18°C 64°F
8.1 Great Auckland, Auckland
Light wind, 18°C 64°F
4 of 11 scored beaches in Northland are good right now. Water is 16 to 17°C 61 to 63°F 16 km/h 10 mph 0.2 m <1 ft
4 of 11 beaches good now
11 of 57 beaches scored
17°C 63°F water now No photo yet. Add one 7.8 Great Northland
Light wind, 17°C 63°F
7.6 Great Far North District, Northland
Light wind, 17°C 63°F
7.4 Great Northland
Gentle breeze, 17°C 63°F
7.4 Great Northland
Gentle breeze, 17°C 63°F
5.6 Good Far North District, Northland
Light wind, 17°C 63°F
16°C 61°F water now No photo yet. Add one 5.5 Good Northland
Gentle breeze, 16°C 61°F
5.0 Fair Northland
Breezy, 16°C 62°F
4.8 Fair Northland
Breezy, 17°C 63°F
0 of 11 scored beaches in Otago are good right now. Water is 12 to 13°C 54 to 55°F 27 km/h 16 mph 0.6 m 2 ft
0 of 11 beaches good now
11 of 47 beaches scored
6.9 Good Otago
Light wind, 13°C 55°F
6.9 Good Dunedin City, Otago
Light wind, 13°C 55°F
6.7 Good Otago
Light wind, 13°C 55°F
13°C 55°F water now No photo yet. Add one 6.7 Good Dunedin City, Otago
Light wind, 13°C 55°F
6.6 Good Otago
Gentle breeze, 13°C 55°F
6.0 Good Otago
Light wind, 12°C 54°F
6.0 Good Dunedin City, Otago
Light wind, 12°C 54°F
5.9 Good Waitaki District, Otago
Breezy, 13°C 55°F
6 of 10 scored beaches in Waikato are good right now. Water is 16 to 18°C 61 to 64°F 12 km/h 8 mph 0.2 m <1 ft
6 of 10 beaches good now
10 of 50 beaches scored
8.5 Excellent Waikato
Light wind, 18°C 64°F
8.4 Great Waikato
Gentle breeze, 17°C 62°F
8.4 Great Waikato
Gentle breeze, 17°C 62°F
8.2 Great Waikato
Light wind, 17°C 62°F
7.8 Great Waikato
Light wind, 17°C 62°F
7.8 Great Waikato
Light wind, 17°C 62°F
6.5 Good Ōtorohanga District, Waikato
Gentle breeze, 16°C 62°F
6.5 Good Waitomo District, Waikato
Gentle breeze, 17°C 62°F
0 of 9 scored beaches in Southland are good right now. Water is 12 to 14°C 54 to 57°F 40 km/h 25 mph 1.0 m 3 ft
0 of 9 beaches good now
9 of 65 beaches scored
5.8 Good Southland
Gentle breeze, 14°C 57°F
4.6 Fair Invercargill City, Southland
Strong wind, 13°C 55°F
3.3 Poor Southland
Strong wind at 41 km/h 25 mph 1.0 m 3 ft
3.0 Poor Southland
Strong wind at 40 km/h 25 mph 1.0 m 3 ft
3.0 Poor Southland
Strong wind at 40 km/h 25 mph 1.0 m 3 ft
3.0 Poor Southland District, Southland
Strong wind at 40 km/h 25 mph 1.0 m 3 ft
3.0 Poor Southland
Strong wind at 40 km/h 25 mph 1.0 m 3 ft
1.8 Poor Southland
Strong wind at 40 km/h 25 mph 1.0 m 3 ft
3 of 8 scored beaches in West Coast are good right now. Water is 14 to 15°C 57 to 59°F 7 km/h 4 mph 1.2 m 4 ft
3 of 8 beaches good now
8 of 39 beaches scored
7.0 Great West Coast
Light wind, 15°C 59°F
7.0 Great West Coast
Light wind, 15°C 59°F
7.0 Great West Coast
Light wind, 15°C 59°F
5.9 Good Buller District, West Coast
Gentle breeze, 14°C 58°F
5.5 Good Grey District, West Coast
Gentle breeze, 15°C 59°F
5.5 Good West Coast
Light wind, 14°C 57°F
5.3 Fair West Coast
Light wind, 14°C 57°F
5.3 Fair West Coast
Light wind, 14°C 58°F
1 of 4 scored beaches in Canterbury is good right now. Water is 13 to 15°C 56 to 59°F 16 km/h 10 mph 0.3 m 1 ft
1 of 4 beaches good now
4 of 31 beaches scored
7.0 Great Canterbury
Gentle breeze, 15°C 59°F
6.6 Good Christchurch City, Canterbury
Gentle breeze, 15°C 59°F
14°C 58°F water now No photo yet. Add one 6.5 Good Ashburton District, Canterbury
Gentle breeze, 14°C 58°F
13°C 56°F water now No photo yet. Add one 6.5 Good Kaikōura District, Canterbury
Gentle breeze, 13°C 56°F
All 4 scored beaches in Wellington are good right now. Water is 15 to 16°C 59 to 60°F 7 km/h 4 mph 0.4 m 1 ft
4 of 4 beaches good now
4 of 28 beaches scored
7.6 Great Wellington
Light wind, 16°C 60°F
7.6 Great Wellington
Light wind, 16°C 60°F
7.4 Great South Wairarapa District, Wellington
Light wind, 15°C 59°F
7.3 Great Wellington
Light wind, 16°C 60°F
Wellington
No score available right now
South Wairarapa District, Wellington
No score available right now
Wellington
No score available right now
8 more states have beaches in our data. Find them under “Sub-areas” below or in the area filter.
Sub-areas of New Zealand Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag. Outlined squares are in the dark.
8.7 Excellent 31 of 38 beaches good now38 of 185 beaches scored
Best now: Christmas Beach, 8.7 Excellent 7.6 Great 4 of 11 beaches good now11 of 57 beaches scored
Best now: Hobson Beach, 7.6 Great 6.9 Good 0 of 11 beaches good now11 of 47 beaches scored
Best now: Tunnel Beach, 6.9 Good 8.5 Excellent 6 of 10 beaches good now10 of 50 beaches scored
Best now: Buffalo Beach, 8.5 Excellent 5.8 Good 0 of 9 beaches good now9 of 65 beaches scored
Best now: Oreti Beach, 5.8 Good 7.0 Great 3 of 8 beaches good now8 of 39 beaches scored
Best now: Scotts Beach, 7.0 Great 7.0 Great 1 of 4 beaches good now4 of 31 beaches scored
Best now: New Brighton Beach, 7.0 Great 7.6 Great 4 of 4 beaches good now4 of 28 beaches scored
Best now: Plimmerton Beach, 7.6 Great 8.3 Great 4 of 4 beaches good now4 of 21 beaches scored
Best now: Newdicks Beach, 8.3 Great 7.8 Great 3 of 4 beaches good now4 of 16 beaches scored
Best now: Totaranui Beach, 7.8 Great 7.3 Great 3 of 4 beaches good now4 of 14 beaches scored
Best now: Te Wharau Beach, 7.3 Great 7.5 Great 3 of 4 beaches good now4 of 13 beaches scored
Best now: Westshore Beach, 7.5 Great 7.3 Great 1 of 4 beaches good now4 of 13 beaches scored
Best now: Queens Beach, 7.3 Great 7.9 Great 3 of 3 beaches good now
Best now: Boulder Bank, 7.9 Great 6.7 Good 0 of 1 beach good now1 of 12 beaches scored
Best now: Fitzroy Beach, 6.7 Good 4.6 Fair tomorrow Dark now. 0 of 1 look good later1 of 10 beaches scored
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New Zealand beach questions Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.
What is the best beach in New Zealand right now? Christmas Beach has the top Beach Score right now: 8.7 Excellent, with 4 km/h (2 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.
What is the water temperature in New Zealand today? Sea water is 12 to 18°C (54 to 64°F) across the 120 scored beaches. The warmest is Big Oneroa Beach, at 18°C (64°F).
Where is the sea calmest in New Zealand right now? Christmas Beach has the smallest waves, at <0.1 m (<1 ft) with 4 km/h (2 mph) of wind.
Which New Zealand beaches have lifeguards? None of the listed beaches carry a lifeguard tag on OpenStreetMap yet. That means we do not know, not that there are none. Follow posted flags and local advice.
What is the best time to go to the beach in New Zealand today? Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 5 pm, at 6.8 Good, and the strongest stretch runs 9 am to 8 pm. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.
Are there live beach cams in New Zealand? No live cams are listed for New Zealand yet. If you run one, you can list it free.
How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in New Zealand? 608 beaches are in our data for New Zealand. This page lists 300 and scores 120 of them live; every beach page scores itself when you open it.
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