Beach in Auckland Region

Piha Beach Map

Interactive map of Piha Beach with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 58°F now🕔 11:00 PM local📅 Best: February

Summary

Piha Beach is a beach in Auckland Region. Piha Beach is a beach known for black sand and Lion Rock.

Right now it is 58°F (15°C) in Piha Beach with overcast. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 52°F to 59°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Piha Beach is February. The climate is temperate. April, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 48°F.

The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 18 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island, Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 59°F is in line with the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Piha Beach today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Piha Beach

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 36°57′19.1″S 174°28′5.5″E (-36.9553, 174.4682)

Quick facts about Piha Beach

TypeBeach
RegionAuckland Region
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentOceania
Coordinates36°57′19.1″S 174°28′5.5″E (-36.9553, 174.4682)
Known forblack sand and Lion Rock
Local time11:00 PM (UTC+12:00)
Best monthsFebruary
ClimateTemperate

Getting to Piha Beach

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Auckland · 18 mi · roughly 25 min driving
  • Paihia · 117 mi · roughly 2.7 h driving
  • Rotorua · 127 mi · roughly 2.9 h driving
  • Taupo · 148 mi · roughly 3.4 h driving
  • Napier · 220 mi · roughly 5.1 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Piha Beach

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Auckland AirportAKL18 miAuckland

Things to do in Piha Beach

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Piha Beach.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Piha Beach?

Piha Beach is a beach in Auckland Region. Its coordinates are -36.9553, 174.4682. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Piha Beach right now?

It is currently 58°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 62% and wind is 12 mph.

When is the best time to visit Piha Beach?

February offer the most comfortable conditions in Piha Beach, which has a temperate climate. April, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Piha Beach in?

Piha Beach observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 11:00 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Piha Beach?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 18 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Piha Beach?

Popular options include Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island, Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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