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Warmest sea temperature in New Zealand in April

Where the sea is warmest across New Zealand during April, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Mission Bay (North Island, New Zealand) tops the list at around 18°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

  1. 1
    Mission Bay
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  2. 2
    Orewa Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  3. 3
    Omaha Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  4. 4
    Pakiri Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  5. 5
    Goat Island Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  6. 6
    Hahei Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  7. 7
    Hot Water Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  8. 8
    New Chums Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  9. 9
    Whangamata Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  10. 10
    Waihi Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  11. 11
    Mount Maunganui
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  12. 12
    Papamoa Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  13. 13
    Ohope Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  14. 14
    Gisborne Waikanae
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  15. 15
    Napier Marine Parade
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  16. 16
    Castlepoint Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  17. 17
    Riversdale Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  18. 18
    Lyall Bay
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  19. 19
    Days Bay
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  20. 20
    Paraparaumu Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  21. 21
    Waikanae Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  22. 22
    Foxton Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  23. 23
    Himatangi Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  24. 24
    Mount Beach Taranaki
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average
  25. 25
    Ninety Mile Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    April average

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New Zealand in April — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in New Zealand in April?
Mission Bay in New Zealand has the warmest sea in New Zealand in April, averaging about 18.0 °C. Orewa Beach (18.0 °C) and Omaha Beach follow close behind.
How many beaches in New Zealand are warm enough to swim in April?
None of the top 25 ranked beaches in New Zealand reach 22 °C in April, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these April sea temperatures calculated?
Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical April rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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