Is Parutahi Beach good for swimming today?
Parutahi Beach has BeachFinder Score: 77/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Parutahi Beach today
Parutahi Beach is a BeachFinder spot in NZ-N, NZ. Today, compare water temperature 16°C, wind 5 km/h · SW, uv 4.0, waves 1.2 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 77/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
16°C
Wind
5 km/h · SW
UV
4.0
Waves
1.2 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 13, 08:30 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 77/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 13, 08:30 AM
Water temp
16°C
Air temp
12°C
Feels like
12°C
UV index
4.0
Wind
5 km/h · SW
Gust 14 km/h
Waves
1.2 m
Current
0 km/h · E
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Parutahi Beach
For a beach day in New Zealand, put Parutahi Beach on a shortlist instead of treating the result as guaranteed. The right activity depends on current marine conditions and local authority instructions. The page therefore keeps current conditions in the live layer and stable geography in the editorial record. The durable evidence begins with the mapped feature and its documented attributes. OpenStreetMap identifies the beach surface as sand. Entity metadata characterizes the location as “beach in New Zealand.” The recorded map position is -35.37905, 174.34410, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. BeachFinder’s position data identifies Okupe Beach at about 10.2 km and Hobson Beach at about 26.9 km as nearby comparisons, so the trip need not depend on one beach. Use a conditions-first test before accepting the beach as today’s choice. Same-day suitability rests on the water, wind and wave update plus currents, UV, water-quality reports and posted advice. The last check happens on site: read the water, the signs and the official position before deciding on the activity. Do not convert an amenity listed in stable data into a promise that it is open. Seasonal maintenance and local restrictions need a current source. When the group has mixed abilities, decide for the least confident swimmer and keep the shore-based alternative clear before anyone enters the water.
About this spot
Parutahi Beach has a distinct role in the BeachFinder dataset: it turns one location in New Zealand into a comparison point. Stable facts explain the setting, and current readings determine whether the best response is water entry, a shore activity or another beach. BeachFinder’s position data identifies Okupe Beach at about 10.2 km and Hobson Beach at about 26.9 km as nearby comparisons, so the trip need not depend on one beach.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Parutahi Beach today?
16°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Parutahi Beach today?
5 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Parutahi Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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