Western Wellington City
2 of 2 beaches scored, 0 good now
6.8GoodAverage Beach ScoreBest: Freyberg Beach, 6.8
- Water
- 15°C60°F
- Wind
- 17 km/h11 mph
- Waves
- 0.9 m3 ft
Freyberg Beach, Wellington CityWellington City beaches
Which Wellington City beach is best right now? 4 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.
- Beaches4
- Good now0 of 4
- Water15°C59 to 60°F
- Best nowFreyberg Beach6.8Good
Updated 5:32 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.
16.8GoodFreyberg Beach
Wellington City
Good stretch until sunset, 7:50 pm- Air
- 16°C62°F
- Water
- 15°C60°F
- Wind
- 17 km/h11 mph
- Waves
- 0.9 m3 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 4 pm, 3.1
26.8GoodOriental Beach
Wellington City
Good stretch until sunset, 7:50 pm- Air
- 16°C62°F
- Water
- 15°C60°F
- Wind
- 17 km/h11 mph
- Waves
- 0.9 m3 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 4 pm, 3.1
36.8GoodScorching Bay Beach
Wellington City
Good stretch until sunset, 7:50 pm- Air
- 16°C61°F
- Water
- 15°C60°F
- Wind
- 17 km/h11 mph
- Waves
- 0.9 m3 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 4 pm, 3.1
Wellington City today
A mixed day for the beach across Wellington City: 0 of 4 scored beaches are good right now, water is 15°C59 to 60°F, and wind averages 17 km/h11 mph (gentle breeze). Read at 5:32 pm; everything below is computed from that reading.
Eastern Wellington City
2 of 2 beaches scored, 0 good now
6.7GoodAverage Beach ScoreBest: Scorching Bay Beach, 6.8
- Water
- 15°C59°F
- Wind
- 17 km/h11 mph
- Waves
- 0.9 m3 ft
Calmest sea
0.9 m3 ft waves
Freyberg Beach
Wellington City. Wind 17 km/h11 mph. Level with 2 other beaches.
Best hours
Wellington City averages 6.8 Good this hour. The best hour today is 2 pm (7.1); the weakest is 7 am (4.7).
The strongest stretch runs 9 am to 8 pm.
Wellington City tomorrow: the best hour is 4 pm (3.1) and the weakest is 10 am (1.8).
No stretch reaches a good score.
7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour
All Wellington City beaches
Every Wellington City beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.
- 6.8Good
Freyberg Beach
Wellington City
Small waves, gentle breeze and 15°C60°F water.
- Water15°C60°F
- Air16°C62°F
- Wind17 km/h11 mph
- Waves0.9 m3 ft
- Paid parking
6.8GoodOriental Beach
Wellington City
Small waves, gentle breeze and 15°C60°F water.
- Water15°C60°F
- Air16°C62°F
- Wind17 km/h11 mph
- Waves0.9 m3 ft
- Paid parking
6.8GoodScorching Bay Beach
Wellington City
Small waves, gentle breeze and 15°C60°F water.
- Water15°C60°F
- Air16°C61°F
- Wind17 km/h11 mph
- Waves0.9 m3 ft
- Free parking
6.6GoodSeatoun Beach
Wellington City
1.0 m3 ft waves, gentle breeze and 15°C59°F water.
- Water15°C59°F
- Air16°C61°F
- Wind17 km/h11 mph
- Waves1.0 m3 ft
- Free parking
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Wellington City beach questions
Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.
What is the best beach in Wellington City right now?
Freyberg Beach has the top Beach Score right now: 6.8 Good, with 17 km/h (11 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.
What is the water temperature in Wellington City today?
Sea water is 15°C (59°F) across the 4 scored beaches. The warmest is Freyberg Beach, at 15°C (60°F).
Where is the sea calmest in Wellington City right now?
Freyberg Beach has the smallest waves, at 0.9 m (3 ft) with 17 km/h (11 mph) of wind. 2 other beaches are level with it.
Which Wellington City 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 Wellington City today?
Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 2 pm, at 7.1 Great, 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 Wellington City?
No live cams are listed for Wellington City yet. If you run one, you can list it free.
How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Wellington City?
All 4 beaches in our data for Wellington City are scored live on this page.
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts; facilities from OpenStreetMap. All sources.
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