Can I swim at Rarawa Beach right now?

The sea at Rarawa Beach is currently 11.8°C — very cold swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find the water comfortable when it's above 22°C; below 18°C feels fresh and a wetsuit is recommended.

What will the sea temperature be at Rarawa Beach next week?

Based on long-term July averages and the latest marine model, expect the sea around Rarawa Beach to sit close to 12.0°C over the next 7 days. Check the live 7-day chart above for the exact daily outlook.

When is the best month to swim at Rarawa Beach?

January – February – March are typically the warmest months to swim at Rarawa Beach, with sea temperatures at their seasonal peak.

Do I need a wetsuit at Rarawa Beach?

With water currently at 11.8°C: above 22°C no wetsuit needed; 18–22°C a shorty is comfortable for long swims; 14–18°C a 3/2mm full suit; below 14°C a 4/3mm or thicker.

New Zealand

Northland · Pacific Ocean

Rarawa Beach

Northland wild cove.

Cold water with a light chop and a light breeze — tough conditions for unprotected swimming.

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Sea temperature now

11.8°Ccool

Fair

Updated just now · Source: Open-Meteo Marine

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Location

Rarawa Beach on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.

7-day forecast

Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.

Wetsuit recommendation

5/4mm fullsuit + boots & gloves

At 11.8°C you need a 5/4mm fullsuit with boots, gloves and ideally a hood.

+ 5mm boots
+ 3mm gloves
+ Hood for extended sessions

Surf & watersports

Cold — winter conditions across most of northern Europe and North America. A 5/4mm hooded suit, 5mm boots and 3mm gloves are essential to avoid hypothermia and ice-cream headaches. Limit sessions to 45–60 minutes and warm up immediately after exiting.

Open-water swimming

Cold-water swim experience required; keep dips under 15 minutes.

Recommendation tuned for Rarawa Beach's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.

Quick answer

Can I swim at Rarawa Beach today?

The sea is currently 11.8°C — fair swimming conditions. Acclimatised swimmers will be most comfortable.

Key takeaways

• Located in Northland, New Zealand (Pacific Ocean).
• Best suited to confident swimmers and watersports.
• Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.

Monthly sea temperature averages

Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.

Jan18°C Feb18°C Mar17°C Apr16°C May15°C Jun13°C Jul12°C Aug12°C Sep13°C Oct14°C Nov15°C Dec17°C

12°C → 18°C· Current month outlined· “Best” = within 2°C of the annual peak

Year-round sea temperature

Month	Sea	Comfort
Jan ⭐	18°C	Pleasant
Feb	18°C	Pleasant
Mar	17°C	Bracing
Apr	16°C	Bracing
May	15°C	Bracing
Jun	13°C	Cold
Jul	12°C	Cold
Aug	12°C	Cold
Sep	13°C	Cold
Oct	14°C	Bracing
Nov	15°C	Bracing
Dec	17°C	Bracing