Wharariki Beach, Tasman District

Tasman District beaches

Q: What is the best beach in Tasman District right now?

Awaroa Beach has the top Beach Score right now: 7.3 Great, with 7 km/h (4 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

Q: What is the water temperature in Tasman District today?

Sea water is 15 to 16°C (59 to 62°F) across the 8 scored beaches. The warmest is Breaker Bay, at 16°C (62°F).

Q: Where is the sea calmest in Tasman District right now?

Awaroa Beach has the smallest waves, at 0.1 m (<1 ft) with 7 km/h (4 mph) of wind. 1 other beach is level with it.

Q: Which Tasman District 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.

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

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 6 pm, at 7.3 Great, and the strongest stretch runs 11 am to 8 pm. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Q: Are there live beach cams in Tasman District?

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

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

All 8 beaches in our data for Tasman District are scored live on this page.

Which Tasman District beach is best right now? 8 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Beaches8
Good now3 of 8
Water15 to 16°C59 to 62°F
Best nowAwaroa Beach
7.3Great

Updated 7:17 pm local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

Ranked by live Beach Score right now, then by the best stretch ahead.

17.3Great
Awaroa Beach
Tasman District
Good stretch until sunset, 7:57 pm
Air
15°C59°F
Water
16°C61°F
Wind
7 km/h4 mph
Waves
0.1 m<1 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 1 pm, 7.9
27.3Great
Totaranui Beach
Tasman District
Good stretch until sunset, 7:57 pm
Air
15°C59°F
Water
16°C61°F
Wind
7 km/h4 mph
Waves
0.1 m<1 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 1 pm, 7.9
37.3Great
Wharariki Beach
Tasman District
Good stretch until sunset, 7:58 pm
Air
16°C61°F
Water
16°C61°F
Wind
16 km/h10 mph
Waves
0.5 m2 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 7 am, 5.4

Tasman District today

A good day for the beach across Tasman District: 3 of 8 scored beaches are good right now, water is 15 to 16°C59 to 62°F, and wind averages 11 km/h7 mph (light wind). Read at 7:17 pm; everything below is computed from that reading.

Better right now

Northern Tasman District

2 of 2 beaches scored, 1 good now

7.1GreatAverage Beach ScoreBest: Wharariki Beach, 7.3

Water: 16°C60°F
Wind: 16 km/h10 mph
Waves: 0.6 m2 ft

Southern Tasman District

6 of 6 beaches scored, 2 good now

7.0GreatAverage Beach ScoreBest: Awaroa Beach, 7.3

Water: 16°C61°F
Wind: 9 km/h5 mph
Waves: 0.2 m<1 ft

Warmest water
16°C62°F
Breaker Bay
Tasman District. Score 6.9 Good.
Calmest sea
0.1 m<1 ft waves
Awaroa Beach
Tasman District. Wind 7 km/h4 mph. Level with 1 other beach.

Best hours

Tasman District averages 7.3 Great this hour. The best hour today is 6 pm (7.3); the weakest is 9 am (5.6).

The strongest stretch runs 11 am to 8 pm.

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All Tasman District beaches

Every Tasman District beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.

8 beaches listed · 8 of 8 scored live

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Awaroa Beach
Tasman District
7.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 16°C61°F water.
- Water16°C61°F
- Air15°C59°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Totaranui Beach
Tasman District
7.3Great
Flat water, light wind and 16°C61°F water.
- Water16°C61°F
- Air15°C59°F
- Wind7 km/h4 mph
- Waves0.1 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Wharariki Beach
Tasman District
7.3Great
Flat water, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.
- Water16°C61°F
- Air16°C61°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Waves0.5 m2 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Breaker Bay
Tasman District
6.9Good
Flat water, light wind and 16°C62°F water.
- Water16°C62°F
- Air16°C61°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Honeymoon Bay
Tasman District
6.9Good
Flat water, light wind and 16°C62°F water.
- Water16°C62°F
- Air16°C61°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Stephens Bay Beach
Tasman District
6.9Good
Flat water, light wind and 16°C62°F water.
- Water16°C62°F
- Air16°C61°F
- Wind8 km/h5 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Kaihoka Beach
Tasman District
6.9Good
Small waves, gentle breeze and 15°C59°F water.
- Water15°C59°F
- Air16°C61°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Waves0.7 m2 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 7 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Medlands Beach
Tasman District
6.7Good
Flat water, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.
- Water16°C61°F
- Air16°C60°F
- Wind15 km/h9 mph
- Waves0.2 m<1 ft
TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

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Tasman District beach questions

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

What is the best beach in Tasman District right now?

Awaroa Beach has the top Beach Score right now: 7.3 Great, with 7 km/h (4 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Tasman District today?

Sea water is 15 to 16°C (59 to 62°F) across the 8 scored beaches. The warmest is Breaker Bay, at 16°C (62°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Tasman District right now?

Awaroa Beach has the smallest waves, at 0.1 m (<1 ft) with 7 km/h (4 mph) of wind. 1 other beach is level with it.

Which Tasman District 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 Tasman District today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 6 pm, at 7.3 Great, and the strongest stretch runs 11 am to 8 pm. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Tasman District?

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

How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Tasman District?

All 8 beaches in our data for Tasman District are scored live on this page.

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts; facilities from OpenStreetMap. All sources.

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