INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Abel Tasman Water Temperature
Updated Tue 14:51 (Pacific/Auckland)
New Zealand · Forecast updated Nov 10, 2026, 14:51 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
16.5°C
61.7°F
Cold water
Valid Nov 10, 2026, 14:51 (Pacific/Auckland). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
Close to average
The typical November average is 16.4°C (61.5°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Warming by 1.1°C
Seven-day average: 16.7°C, versus 15.6°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Cold water
Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Abel Tasman, typical monthly averages range from about 11.8°C (53.2°F) in August to 20.2°C (68.4°F) in February.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Abel Tasman has been 15.7°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Southern Hemisphere. Summer is generally December–February; winter is June–August.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Abel Tasman, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19.1–20.0°C | 19.6°C / 67.3°F |
| February | 19.8–20.5°C | 20.2°C / 68.4°F |
| March | 18.0–19.8°C | 19.2°C / 66.6°F |
| April | 16.8–18.1°C | 17.6°C / 63.7°F |
| May | 15.0–16.0°C | 15.6°C / 60.1°F |
| June | 13.3–14.3°C | 13.9°C / 57.0°F |
| July | 11.9–13.0°C | 12.5°C / 54.5°F |
| August | 11.7–11.9°C | 11.8°C / 53.2°F |
| September | 12.9–13.0°C | 13.0°C / 55.4°F |
| October | 14.4–14.5°C | 14.5°C / 58.1°F |
| November | 16.2–16.7°C | 16.4°C / 61.5°F |
| December | 18.1–18.5°C | 18.2°C / 64.8°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (-40.71, 172.96). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Abel Tasman in January
Typical January water temperature near Abel Tasman is 19.6°C (67.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.1–20.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: December 18.2°C · February 20.2°C.
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Abel Tasman in February
Typical February water temperature near Abel Tasman is 20.2°C (68.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.8–20.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: January 19.6°C · March 19.2°C.
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Abel Tasman in March
Typical March water temperature near Abel Tasman is 19.2°C (66.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.0–19.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: February 20.2°C · April 17.6°C.
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Abel Tasman in April
Typical April water temperature near Abel Tasman is 17.6°C (63.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.8–18.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: March 19.2°C · May 15.6°C.
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Abel Tasman in May
Typical May water temperature near Abel Tasman is 15.6°C (60.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.0–16.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: April 17.6°C · June 13.9°C.
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Abel Tasman in June
Typical June water temperature near Abel Tasman is 13.9°C (57.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 13.3–14.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: May 15.6°C · July 12.5°C.
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Abel Tasman in July
Typical July water temperature near Abel Tasman is 12.5°C (54.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 11.9–13.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: June 13.9°C · August 11.8°C.
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Abel Tasman in August
Typical August water temperature near Abel Tasman is 11.8°C (53.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 11.7–11.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: July 12.5°C · September 13.0°C.
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Abel Tasman in September
Typical September water temperature near Abel Tasman is 13.0°C (55.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 12.9–13.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: August 11.8°C · October 14.5°C.
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Abel Tasman in October
Typical October water temperature near Abel Tasman is 14.5°C (58.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.4–14.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: September 13.0°C · November 16.4°C.
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Abel Tasman in November
Typical November water temperature near Abel Tasman is 16.4°C (61.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.2–16.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: October 14.5°C · December 18.2°C.
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Abel Tasman in December
Typical December water temperature near Abel Tasman is 18.2°C (64.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.1–18.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: November 16.4°C · January 19.6°C.
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Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 12.1°C / 53.8°F | 12.5°C / 54.4°F | 13.0°C / 55.4°F |
| September | 12.8°C / 55.0°F | 13.3°C / 55.9°F | 13.8°C / 56.8°F |
| October | 13.5°C / 56.3°F | 14.9°C / 58.9°F | 16.8°C / 62.2°F |
| November | 15.1°C / 59.2°F | 16.5°C / 61.7°F | 17.6°C / 63.7°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2255 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Abel Tasman
Sheltered national-park coastline with golden beaches, kelp and clear inlets.
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Abel Tasman Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Abel Tasman today?
The current sea surface temperature near Abel Tasman is 16.5°C (61.7°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 15.7°C.
When is the water warmest in Abel Tasman?
The water is typically warmest in February, at around 20.2°C (68.4°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Abel Tasman?
The water is typically coldest in August, at around 11.8°C (53.2°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Abel Tasman today?
The water is 16.5°C. It may feel cool, but a wetsuit or short swims can help.
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