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Corsair Bay beach in Banks Peninsula Community, Canterbury - Real-time ocean conditions and beach information on Salty

Corsair Bay

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What is Corsair Bay most known for?

Corsair Bay is most known for being family and kid-friendly, and its scenic pier.

Is Corsair Bay kid-friendly?

Yes! Corsair Bay is great for families with playground.

Is Corsair Bay dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Corsair Bay.

Is Corsair Bay good for surfing?

Corsair Bay is better suited for swimming than surfing. Waves are currently 0.9ft.

What is the best time of year to visit Corsair Bay?

Summer months typically offer the warmest water and air temperatures. Shoulder seasons provide fewer crowds with pleasant conditions.

How are the crowds at Corsair Bay?

Corsair Bay tends to have fewer crowds due to limited amenities. Great for those seeking a quieter beach experience.

Is today a good day to swim at Corsair Bay?

Swimming is possible with proper precautions. Current conditions: moderate water temperature (66°F, wetsuit recommended), calm waves ideal for swimming, moderate UV (5.9), wear sunscreen.

Real-Time Beach Data

Salty delivers real-time intelligence across land amenities, air quality and weather, ocean conditions, and sun exposure.

🏖 LAND

Facilities & Restrooms

Showers: Yes
Drinking water: Yes

Parking & Access

Parking: Yes
Free parking: Yes

Recreation & Sports

Playground: Yes
Picnic tables: Yes
Boat launch: Yes

Environment & Maintenance

Trash bins: Yes

Policies & Access

Pets: Not allowed
Dogs: Not allowed
Accessibility: Yes

Special Features

Pier: Yes
Viewpoint: Yes

Infrastructure

Benches: Yes

💨 AIR

Air temp: 54°F
Wind: 3 mph
Air pressure: 1005 hPa
Feels like: 53°F
Wind direction: SE
PM 2.5: 5 µg/m³
Humidity: 82%
AQI: 21
PM 10: 7 µg/m³
Rainfall: 0 mm
Visibility: 15 mi
Dew point: 49°F
Conditions: Partly cloudy

💧 SEA

Water temp: 66°F
Wave height: 0.9 ft
Swell direction: NE
Wave period: 7 sec
Current velocity: 0 mph
Swell wave direction: NE

☀️ SUN

UV index: 5.9
Sunrise: 5:48 AM
Cloud cover: 100%
Sunset: 9:12 PM
Total daylight hours: 15.4 hrs

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