Water temperature in Tairua
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 3:53 pm (GMT+13)- Today
- 60.8–61.2 °F
- Air today
- 54 / 69 °F
- Wed 4
- 61.3 °F
- Wetsuit
- 4/3 mm
Today the water in Tairua is 61.2 °F and ranges 60.8–61.2 °F through the day, with the air between 54 °F and 69 °F. It stays steady over the next few days.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured 2 days ago in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Tairua (0.7 mi away), from NASA's MUR analysis, which sees the water in 1 km detail. It isn't a forecast: the big figure above is what a model gives for right now. On sunny afternoons the top of the water can be a little warmer.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
The water over the next few days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Tairua is about normal for late October today.
- 68.0° 68°JanJ
- 69.7° 70°FebF
- 69.1° 69°MarM
- 67.2° 67°AprA
- 64.6° 65°MayM
- 61.9° 62°JunJ
- 59.9° 60°JulJ
- 58.9° 59°AugA
- 59.0° 59°SepS
- 60.0° 60°OctO
- 62.2° 62°NovN
- 65.4° 65°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Tairua is from February to March, when the water averages 69.1–69.7 °F.
The water is warmest in February (69.7 °F on average) and coldest in August (58.9 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 8.8 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 60.8–61.2 °F | 54 / 69 °F | 2.6 ft |
| Fri 30 | 60.4–60.8 °F | 52 / 64 °F | 2.3 ft |
| Sat 31 | 60.1–61.2 °F | 48 / 64 °F | 1.2 ft |
| Sun 1 | 60.8–61.2 °F | 45 / 66 °F | 2.0 ft |
| Mon 2 | 60.8–61.2 °F | 54 / 65 °F | 2.7 ft |
| Tue 3 | 60.8–61.5 °F | 54 / 68 °F | 2.6 ft |
| Wed 4 | 61.0–61.7 °F | 53 / 68 °F | 3.0 ft |
Which wetsuit to wear
| Water | Wetsuit | How it feels |
|---|---|---|
| < 52 °F | 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves | Very cold: full kit only |
| 52°–57 °F | 5/4 mm with booties | Cold: takes your breath away |
| 57°–63 °F | 4/3 mm | Cool |
| 63°–66 °F | 3/2 mm | Mild |
| 66°–72 °F | Shorty (springsuit) | Pleasant |
| 72°–75 °F | Rash guard or top | Very pleasant |
| > 75 °F | No wetsuit | Warm |
A rough guide: it depends on the wind, how long you stay in and each person.
Fish are cold-blooded: the water sets their activity. Sudden temperature changes usually put them off the bite; with steady water, activity is more regular.
Questions about the water in TairuaQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Tairua?
61.2 °F; through the day it ranges 60.8–61.2 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It stays steady over the next few days.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, 4/3 mm (cool). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Tairua in October?
In October, the water in Tairua averages 60.0 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
How warm is the water in Tairua in February?
In February, the water in Tairua averages 69.7 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: shorty (springsuit) (pleasant).
When is the best time to swim in Tairua?
The best time to swim in Tairua is from February to March, when the water averages 69.1–69.7 °F. The water is warmest in February (69.7 °F on average) and coldest in August (58.9 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Tairua is about normal for late October today.
More about Tairua today
Water temperature near Tairua
- Whangamata 61.5 °F · 13 mi
- Whitianga 63.9 °F · 15 mi
- Te Puru 64.8 °F · 18 mi
- Thames 65.3 °F · 19 mi
- Coromandel 62.6 °F · 26 mi
- Waihi Beach 61.0 °F · 27 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 7.2 mi away. Near the shore, in coves and estuaries, the water can be a little colder or warmer.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:53 pm (local time).
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