Swimming in New Zealand in june 2025 Sea temperature by city in june

In june in New Zealand swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

Swimming in june in Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove, Omamari, Kerikeri and Ruakaka is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 64°F, it can also go as low as 61°F. Note that the average is 63°F.

Swimming in june in Auckland, Tauranga, Coromandel, Māhia, Mokau, Ruatoria, Waiheke Island, Whatipu Beach, Gisborne, Kaitaia, New Plymouth, Opunake, Raglan, Thames, Waihi Beach, Wairoa, Waitara, Waiuku, Warkworth, Whakatane and Whangamata is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 62°F (min: 61°F/max: 64°F).

Forget about swimming in Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Akaroa, Castlepoint, The Catlins, Hokitika, Invercargill, Moeraki Boulders, Napier, Nelson, Otago Peninsula, Porangahau, Stewart Island, Waitārere Beach, Wharariki beach, Balclutha, Blenheim, Greymouth, Hawera, Kaikoura, Levin, Oamaru, Paraparaumu, Picton, Porirua, Takaka, Timaru, Wanganui and Westport in june! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 50°F (and only 54°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!