Whatipu Beach, Auckland

Auckland beaches

Q: What is the best beach in Auckland right now?

Cheltenham Beach has the top Beach Score right now: 8.9 Excellent, with 3 km/h (2 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

Q: What is the water temperature in Auckland today?

Sea water is 16 to 18°C (61 to 65°F) across the 120 scored beaches. The warmest is Bucklands Beach, at 18°C (65°F).

Q: Where is the sea calmest in Auckland right now?

Cheltenham Beach has the smallest waves, at <0.1 m (<1 ft) with 3 km/h (2 mph) of wind. 5 other beaches are level with it.

Q: Which Auckland beaches have lifeguards?

1 of 185 listed beaches are tagged with lifeguards on OpenStreetMap, including South Piha Beach. Tags can be out of date, so follow the posted flags and staff on the day.

Q: What is the best time to go to the beach in Auckland today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 5 pm, at 7.8 Great, and the strongest stretch runs 10 am to 8 pm. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Q: Are there live beach cams in Auckland?

No live cams are listed for Auckland yet. If you run one, you can list it free.

Q: How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Auckland?

185 beaches are in our data for Auckland. This page lists 185 and scores 120 of them live; every beach page scores itself when you open it.

Which Auckland beach is best right now? 185 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Beaches185120 scored live
Good now97 of 120
Water16 to 18°C61 to 65°F
Best nowCheltenham Beach
8.9Excellent

Updated 6:31 pm local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

6 beaches score 8.9 right now. These three have the best stretch ahead, then the lightest wind.

18.9Excellent
Cheltenham Beach
Auckland
Good stretch until sunset, 7:44 pm
Air
20°C69°F
Water
18°C65°F
Wind
3 km/h2 mph
Waves
<0.1 m<1 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 pm, 7.6
28.9Excellent
Duders Beach
Auckland
Good stretch until sunset, 7:44 pm
Air
20°C69°F
Water
18°C65°F
Wind
3 km/h2 mph
Waves
<0.1 m<1 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 pm, 7.6
38.9Excellent
Kohimarama Beach
Auckland
Good stretch until sunset, 7:44 pm
Air
20°C69°F
Water
18°C65°F
Wind
3 km/h2 mph
Waves
<0.1 m<1 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 6 pm, 7.6

Auckland today

A good day for the beach across Auckland: 97 of 120 scored beaches are good right now, water is 16 to 18°C61 to 65°F, and wind averages 11 km/h7 mph (light wind). Read at 6:31 pm; everything below is computed from that reading.

Better right now

Northern Auckland

14 of 23 beaches scored, 14 good now

7.9GreatAverage Beach ScoreBest: Harataonga Bay, 8.2

Water: 17°C63°F
Wind: 10 km/h6 mph
Waves: 0.2 m<1 ft

Southern Auckland

106 of 162 beaches scored, 83 good now

7.8GreatAverage Beach ScoreBest: Cheltenham Beach, 8.9

Water: 18°C64°F
Wind: 11 km/h7 mph
Waves: 0.4 m1 ft

Warmest water
18°C65°F
Bucklands Beach
Auckland. 0.7°1.3° above the Auckland average. Score 8.3 Great.
Calmest sea
<0.1 m<1 ft waves
Cheltenham Beach
Auckland. Wind 3 km/h2 mph. Level with 5 other beaches.

Best hours

Auckland averages 7.8 Great this hour. The best hour today is 5 pm (7.8); the weakest is 7 am (5.8).

The strongest stretch runs 10 am to 8 pm.

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All Auckland beaches

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185 beaches listed · 120 of 185 scored live

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Cheltenham Beach
Auckland
8.9Excellent
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C69°F
- Wind3 km/h2 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Duders Beach
Auckland
8.9Excellent
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C69°F
- Wind3 km/h2 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Kohimarama Beach
Auckland
8.9Excellent
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C69°F
- Wind3 km/h2 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Mission Bay Beach
Auckland
8.9Excellent
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C69°F
- Wind3 km/h2 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Narrow Neck Beach
Auckland
8.9Excellent
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C69°F
- Wind3 km/h2 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Tahuna Torea
Auckland
8.9Excellent
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C69°F
- Wind3 km/h2 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Charcoal Bay Beach
Auckland
8.7Excellent
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C67°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Fitzpatrick Bay Beach
Auckland
8.7Excellent
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air20°C67°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Waiwera Beach
Auckland
8.5Excellent
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air20°C68°F
- Wind2 km/h1 mph
- Waves0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Arkles Bay Beach
Auckland
8.5Excellent
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air19°C66°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Big Manly Beach
Auckland
8.5Excellent
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air19°C66°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Ladder Bay Beach
Auckland
8.5Excellent
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air19°C66°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Little Manly Beach
Auckland
8.5Excellent
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air19°C66°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Long Bay Beach
Auckland
8.5Excellent
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air19°C66°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Pohutukawa Bay
Auckland
8.5Excellent
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air19°C66°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Red Beach
Auckland
8.5Excellent
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air19°C66°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Swann Beach
Auckland
8.5Excellent
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air19°C66°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Tindalls Beach
Auckland
8.5Excellent
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air19°C66°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Huruhi Bay
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air18°C65°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Kellys Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air18°C65°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Magazine Bay
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air18°C65°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Maraetai Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air18°C65°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Ohinerangi Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air18°C65°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Omana Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air18°C65°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Te Pene Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air18°C65°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Umupuia Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air18°C65°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Waiomanu Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air18°C65°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Big Oneroa Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Blackpool Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No dogs
Boatshed Bay
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Bucklands Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Eastern Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Half Moon Bay Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Hekerua Bay Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Island Bay Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Little Oneroa Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Little Onetangi
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Little Palm Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Mellons Bay Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
18°C65°FNo photo yet
Ocean Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Onehorahia
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Waipaparoa / Howick Beach
Auckland
8.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Mātaitai Bay Beach
Auckland
8.2Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
17°C63°FNo photo yet
Harataonga Bay
Auckland
8.2Great
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air19°C65°F
- Wind3 km/h2 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
17°C63°FNo photo yet
Overtons Beach
Auckland
8.2Great
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air19°C65°F
- Wind3 km/h2 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Whangapoua Beach
Auckland
8.2Great
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air19°C65°F
- Wind3 km/h2 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Ōrewa Beach
Auckland
8.2Great
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air19°C67°F
- Wind6 km/h4 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Ōtānerua / Hatfields Beach
Auckland
8.2Great
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air19°C67°F
- Wind6 km/h4 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Christmas Beach
Auckland
8.2Great
Flat water, light wind and 16°C61°F water.
- Water16°C61°F
- Air20°C67°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Kowhai Beach
Auckland
8.2Great
Flat water, light wind and 16°C61°F water.
- Water16°C61°F
- Air20°C67°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Kaitoke Beach
Auckland
8.2Great
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air18°C65°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Medlands Beach
Auckland
8.2Great
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air18°C65°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Palmers Beach
Auckland
8.2Great
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air18°C65°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
17°C63°FNo photo yet
Stony Beach
Auckland
8.2Great
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air18°C65°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Shelly Park Beach
Auckland
8.2Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
City of Cork Beach
Auckland
8.1Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Cremorne Reserve
Auckland
8.1Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Devonport Beach
Auckland
8.1Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Halls Beach
Auckland
8.1Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Hamilton Beach Reserve
Auckland
8.1Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Herne Bay Beach
Auckland
8.1Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Home Bay Beach
Auckland
8.1Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Kendall Bay Beach
Auckland
8.1Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
McKenzie Bay Beach
Auckland
8.1Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
18°C65°FNo photo yet
Point Chevalier Beach
Auckland
8.1Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Shelly Beach
Auckland
8.1Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Sulphur Beach
Auckland
8.1Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Ōrere Point Beach
Auckland
8.0Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Tawhitokino Beach
Auckland
8.0Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Brett Beach
Auckland
7.8Great
Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air16°C61°F
- Wind13 km/h8 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Browns Bay Beach
Auckland
7.8Great
Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air16°C61°F
- Wind13 km/h8 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Campbells Bay
Auckland
7.8Great
Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air16°C61°F
- Wind13 km/h8 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Castor Bay Beach
Auckland
7.8Great
Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air16°C61°F
- Wind13 km/h8 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Mairangi Bay Beach
Auckland
7.8Great
Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air16°C61°F
- Wind13 km/h8 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Milford Beach
Auckland
7.8Great
Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air16°C61°F
- Wind13 km/h8 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Saint Leonards Beach
Auckland
7.8Great
Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air16°C61°F
- Wind13 km/h8 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Takapuna Beach
Auckland
7.8Great
Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air16°C61°F
- Wind13 km/h8 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Paid parking
Thorne Bay
Auckland
7.8Great
Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air16°C61°F
- Wind13 km/h8 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Waiake Beach
Auckland
7.8Great
Flat water, gentle breeze and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air16°C61°F
- Wind13 km/h8 mph
- Waves<0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Army Bay Beach
Auckland
7.6Great
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air16°C62°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Hobbs Beach
Auckland
7.6Great
Flat water, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air16°C62°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Goat Island Beach
Auckland
7.6Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air16°C60°F
- Wind12 km/h7 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Pākiri Beach
Auckland
7.6Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air16°C60°F
- Wind12 km/h7 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Baddeleys Beach
Auckland
7.6Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air15°C60°F
- Wind12 km/h7 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Campbells Beach
Auckland
7.6Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air15°C60°F
- Wind12 km/h7 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Grays Beach
Auckland
7.6Great
Flat water, light wind and 18°C64°F water.
- Water18°C64°F
- Air15°C60°F
- Wind12 km/h7 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Deep Water Beach
Auckland
7.6Great
Waves not available, gentle breeze and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Gibbons Beach
Auckland
7.6Great
Waves not available, gentle breeze and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
18°C65°FNo photo yet
Hills Beach
Auckland
7.6Great
Waves not available, gentle breeze and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Shallow Water Beach
Auckland
7.6Great
Waves not available, gentle breeze and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
18°C65°FNo photo yet
Youngs Beach
Auckland
7.6Great
Waves not available, gentle breeze and 18°C65°F water.
- Water18°C65°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Wavesn/a
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Gooseberry Flat Beach
Auckland
7.5Great
Flat water, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air15°C59°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Anchor Bay Beach
Auckland
7.4Great
Flat water, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air16°C61°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Blockhouse Bay Beach
Auckland
7.1Great
1.5 m5 ft waves, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Cornwallis Beach
Auckland
7.1Great
1.5 m5 ft waves, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Laingholm Beach
Auckland
7.1Great
1.5 m5 ft waves, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Titirangi Beach
Auckland
7.1Great
1.5 m5 ft waves, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air18°C64°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Kaitarakihi Beach
Auckland
6.9Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air16°C62°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Kakamatua Beach
Auckland
6.9Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, light wind and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air16°C62°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Aotea / Shelly Beach
Auckland
6.9Good
1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.
- Water17°C62°F
- Air16°C62°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves1.3 m4 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Brook Beach
Auckland
6.8Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C62°F water.
- Water17°C62°F
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Hudsons Beach
Auckland
6.8Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C62°F water.
- Water17°C62°F
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Kauri Tutahii Beach
Auckland
6.8Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C62°F water.
- Water17°C62°F
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Whatipu Beach
Auckland
6.8Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, light wind and 16°C62°F water.
- Water16°C62°F
- Air16°C62°F
- Wind10 km/h6 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Bradleys Beach
Auckland
6.8Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C62°F water.
- Water17°C62°F
- Air17°C62°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Glenbrook Beach
Auckland
6.8Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C62°F water.
- Water17°C62°F
- Air17°C62°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Hoskins Beach
Auckland
6.8Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C62°F water.
- Water17°C62°F
- Air17°C62°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Knights Beach
Auckland
6.8Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C62°F water.
- Water17°C62°F
- Air17°C62°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Muriwai Beach
Auckland
6.7Good
1.3 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.
- Water16°C61°F
- Air16°C60°F
- Wind13 km/h8 mph
- Waves1.3 m4 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Halls Beach
Auckland
6.7Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C62°F water.
- Water17°C62°F
- Air17°C62°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Irwins Beach
Auckland
6.7Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C62°F water.
- Water17°C62°F
- Air17°C62°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- Free parking
Te Ihu-a-Mataoho Beach
Auckland
6.7Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 17°C63°F water.
- Water17°C63°F
- Air17°C63°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Anawhata
Auckland
6.5Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.
- Water17°C62°F
- Air15°C58°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Karekare Beach
Auckland
6.5Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.
- Water17°C62°F
- Air15°C58°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
North Piha Beach
Auckland
6.5Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.
- Water17°C62°F
- Air15°C58°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Whites Beach
Auckland
6.5Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, light wind and 17°C62°F water.
- Water17°C62°F
- Air15°C58°F
- Wind11 km/h7 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Lake Wainamu Beach
Auckland
6.5Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, light wind and 16°C62°F water.
- Water16°C62°F
- Air15°C58°F
- Wind12 km/h7 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Te Henga (Bethells Beach)
Auckland
6.5Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, light wind and 16°C62°F water.
- Water16°C62°F
- Air15°C58°F
- Wind12 km/h7 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
16°C61°FNo photo yet
Hamiltons Beach
Auckland
6.4Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.
- Water16°C61°F
- Air15°C60°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
16°C61°FNo photo yet
Te Oneone Rangatira Beach
Auckland
6.2Good
1.5 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.
- Water16°C61°F
- Air15°C60°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Waves1.5 m5 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Bush's Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Cable Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Cactus Bay
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Carey Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Enclosure Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Forestry Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Garden Cove
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Granny's Bay
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Home Bay
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Karaka Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Karepiro Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Ladies Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Man o' War Bay
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Martins Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- Free parking
No photo yet
Mathesons Bay
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Mulberry Grove
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Murrays Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
North Head Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- Free parking
No photo yet
O'Neill Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
O'Neills Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Ōkahu Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Okoka (Dead Dog) Bay
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Ōkoromai Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- Free parking
Ōmaha Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Onetangi Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Orpheus Bay
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- Free parking
Orua Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Owhanake Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Pah Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Palm Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- Free parking
No photo yet
Papakanui Spit
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Pink Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Timelapse
No photo yet
Point England Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Rothesay Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- Free parking
Saint Anne’s Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- Free parking
Saint Heliers Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- Free parking
Sandy Bay
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Sandy Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Sandy Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Secret Cove
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Sentinel Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Shelly Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Sloanes Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Snells Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- Free parking
South Piha Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- Lifeguards
- Free parking
Sunkist Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- Free parking
Surfdale Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Taylor's Bay
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Te Hāruhi Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- Free parking
Te Muri Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Te Wharau
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Torkar Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Wahirua Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Wattle Bay
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Wattle Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Westhaven Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- Paid parking
No photo yet
Weymouth South Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Weymouth West Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Whakanewha
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Wigmore Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Wilson's Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
No photo yet
Wilsons Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Winstones Cove Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Wood Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Woody Bay Beach
Auckland
Score on the beach page
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

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Auckland beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Auckland right now?

Cheltenham Beach has the top Beach Score right now: 8.9 Excellent, with 3 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 Auckland today?

Sea water is 16 to 18°C (61 to 65°F) across the 120 scored beaches. The warmest is Bucklands Beach, at 18°C (65°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Auckland right now?

Cheltenham Beach has the smallest waves, at <0.1 m (<1 ft) with 3 km/h (2 mph) of wind. 5 other beaches are level with it.

Which Auckland beaches have lifeguards?

1 of 185 listed beaches are tagged with lifeguards on OpenStreetMap, including South Piha Beach. Tags can be out of date, so follow the posted flags and staff on the day.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Auckland today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 5 pm, at 7.8 Great, and the strongest stretch runs 10 am to 8 pm. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Auckland?

No live cams are listed for Auckland yet. If you run one, you can list it free.

How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Auckland?

185 beaches are in our data for Auckland. This page lists 185 and scores 120 of them live; every beach page scores itself when you open it.

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