Is Kohimarama Beach good for swimming today?
Kohimarama Beach has BeachFinder Score: 67/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Kohimarama Beach today
Kohimarama Beach is a BeachFinder spot in NZ-N, NZ. Today, compare water temperature 13°C, wind 23 km/h · NE, uv 0.8, waves 0.6 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 67/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
13°C
Wind
23 km/h · NE
UV
0.8
Waves
0.6 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 12, 01:45 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 67/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 12, 01:45 AM
Water temp
13°C
Air temp
14°C
Feels like
10°C
UV index
0.8
Wind
23 km/h · NE
Gust 45 km/h
Waves
0.6 m
Current
0 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Kohimarama Beach
The evidence confirms Kohimarama Beach as a real beach point in New Zealand. That fact cannot become a timeless swimming recommendation; match the intended activity to current water, wind and local guidance. BeachFinder pairs sourced background with a separate live view so readers can see which information may already have changed. Verified details provide the baseline for a visit without predicting today’s sea. OpenStreetMap identifies the beach surface as sand. The Wikidata record provides this short type note: “beach in New Zealand.” The recorded map position is -36.84968, 174.84414, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The map relationship links this beach with Devonport Beach at about 4.5 km, Narrow Neck Beach at about 5.6 km and Eastern Beach at about 6.9 km; use them as active backups if the first conditions disappoint. Use a conditions-first test before accepting the beach as today’s choice. The strongest search questions for this beach concern how the measured water temperature fits the planned activity; access hours, route constraints and the walk from transport; the newest hazard notice, currents and on-site instructions. These are same-day checks, not permanent characteristics. Reopen the comparison if arrival is delayed, and let posted restrictions or safety instructions replace the earlier choice.
About this spot
The useful local story for Kohimarama Beach is the relationship between the verified place record and the choices around it. In New Zealand, the page works best as a decision point: inspect the stable facts, compare nearby beaches, then let current conditions decide the activity. The map relationship links this beach with Devonport Beach at about 4.5 km, Narrow Neck Beach at about 5.6 km and Eastern Beach at about 6.9 km; use them as active backups if the first conditions disappoint.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Kohimarama Beach today?
13°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Kohimarama Beach today?
23 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Kohimarama Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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