Is Little Manly Beach good for swimming today?
Little Manly Beach has BeachFinder Score: 63/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Little Manly Beach today
Little Manly Beach is a BeachFinder spot in NZ-N, NZ. Today, compare water temperature 13°C, wind 22 km/h · NE, uv 1.1, waves 0.7 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 63/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
13°C
Wind
22 km/h · NE
UV
1.1
Waves
0.7 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 12, 09:45 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 63/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 12, 09:45 AM
Water temp
13°C
Air temp
15°C
Feels like
12°C
UV index
1.1
Wind
22 km/h · NE
Gust 40 km/h
Waves
0.7 m
Current
0 km/h · N
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Little Manly Beach
Planning a visit to Little Manly Beach in New Zealand? The stable record confirms the location, but it does not settle today’s activity. Same-day conditions determine whether swimming, surfing or a shore visit makes sense. That distinction matters: the location changes slowly, while marine conditions can change before you arrive. Use the source record to establish what is known before interpreting the live panels. The source dossier records sand at the shoreline. Wikidata’s short description is “beach in New Zealand.” The recorded map position is -36.63703, 174.76313, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. A wider local check brings in Campbells Bay Beach at about 12.1 km, Milford Beach at about 14.5 km and Narrow Neck Beach at about 19.8 km. The most suitable option may not be the geographically closest one. A practical answer needs one last update at the time of travel. A visit plan needs clear answers about the current arrival plan, legal access and local signage; the amenities needed for this visit and their live status. Treat older reports as background rather than today’s status. Do not override a warning because the forecast looked favourable; local closures and lifeguard directions are the controlling advice. The best fallback solves the reason the first beach failed. Look for different exposure when wind or swell is the issue, and different access when the route is the problem.
About this spot
Little Manly 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. A wider local check brings in Campbells Bay Beach at about 12.1 km, Milford Beach at about 14.5 km and Narrow Neck Beach at about 19.8 km. The most suitable option may not be the geographically closest one.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Little Manly Beach today?
13°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Little Manly Beach today?
22 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Little Manly Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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