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Warmest sea temperature in New Zealand in May

Where the sea is warmest across New Zealand during May, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Mission Bay (North Island, New Zealand) tops the list at around 16°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
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  2. 2
    Orewa Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  3. 3
    Omaha Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  4. 4
    Pakiri Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  5. 5
    Goat Island Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  6. 6
    Hahei Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  7. 7
    Hot Water Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  8. 8
    New Chums Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  9. 9
    Whangamata Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  10. 10
    Waihi Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  11. 11
    Mount Maunganui
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  12. 12
    Papamoa Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  13. 13
    Ohope Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  14. 14
    Gisborne Waikanae
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  15. 15
    Napier Marine Parade
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  16. 16
    Castlepoint Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  17. 17
    Riversdale Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  18. 18
    Lyall Bay
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  19. 19
    Days Bay
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  20. 20
    Paraparaumu Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  21. 21
    Waikanae Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  22. 22
    Foxton Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  23. 23
    Himatangi Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  24. 24
    Mount Beach Taranaki
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average
  25. 25
    Ninety Mile Beach
    North Island · New Zealand · Tasman Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    16°C
    May average

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New Zealand in May — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in New Zealand in May?
Mission Bay in New Zealand has the warmest sea in New Zealand in May, averaging about 16.0 °C. Orewa Beach (16.0 °C) and Omaha Beach follow close behind.
How many beaches in New Zealand are warm enough to swim in May?
None of the top 25 ranked beaches in New Zealand reach 22 °C in May, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these May sea temperatures calculated?
Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical May rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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