Snells Beach, New Zealand
Auckland · New Zealand
Snells Beach is a small town in Auckland, New Zealand with a population of 3,730. Elevation: 243 ft (74 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Snells Beach
Snells Beach is a small coastal town in the north of Auckland Region in the North Island of New Zealand. It is situated on the eastern coast of the Mahurangi Peninsula and its namesake beach faces east across Kawau Bay to Kawau Island. The nearest town is Warkworth, 8 km (5.0 mi) to the west, which is linked by 8 buses a day and also Mahu City Express twice a day.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,730 |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Coordinates | -36.4082°, 174.7202° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Auckland |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.3 inches (1,709 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Snells Beach
Snells Beach is a small town in New Zealand (Auckland) with a population of 3,730. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4082°S, 174.7202°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 56 km |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Kaikohe-Bay of Islands | Volcanic field | 388 m (1,273 ft) | 400 | 144 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 167 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in |
Snells Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in August to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (3.6").
Schools in Snells Beach
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matakana School | - | - | - | - |
| Horizon School | - | - | - | - |
| Snells Beach School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Snells Beach
45 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sound | classic rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Channel X | - | AAC 130 kbps | |
| The Hits | contemporary hits | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Mai FM | rnb | AAC 129 kbps | |
| George FM | - | AAC 131 kbps | |
| RNZ National MP3 | features, national affairs | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 新西兰中文广播电台 FM90.6 Radio Chinese | chinese, culture | MP3 128 kbps | |
| iHeartCountry New Zealand | country, country music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| RNZ National AAC (128kbps) | features, national affairs | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hauraki | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Sanctuary - AAC | christian, worship | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Vinyl Radio NZ | classic rock, hits | AAC+ 160 kbps | |
| JAZZ CAFE | easy listening, smooth jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Humm Radio | bollywood hits, indian radio | AAC 130 kbps | |
| RNZ Concert MP3 | classical, classical music | MP3 64 kbps | |
| RNZ Concert AAC (128kbps) | classical, classical music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Spice (Auckland, New Zealand) | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sanctuary - MP3 | christian, worship | MP3 96 kbps | |
| RNZ Pacific MP3 | features, national affairs | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Gold Sport AM | classic rock, live sport | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Retro Hit Radio | 80s, 90s | AAC+ 80 kbps | |
| Radio Samoa 1593am | community, culture | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Newstalk ZB | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Niu FM - AAC | culture, music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| East FM | classic rock, eclectic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 531pi - AAC | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| MAD FM Auckland 106.7 | commercial free, eclectic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| West FM Swing Radio | 1920s, 1930's | MP3 48 kbps | |
| SayHiFM | filipino radio in new zealand, filipino station | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ZFM Global | contemporary, internet station | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio BurgerFuel | alt rock, alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Southern Cross Country | country | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| The Wireless (Today's Best Country) | country | MP3 | |
| Wandering Sheep Radio - Jazz Cafe | christian, smooth jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 531pi - MP3 | music, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Wandering Sheep Radio - Hope Alive | christian, praise | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sport Nation - AAC | sports, cricket | AAC 66 kbps | |
| Radiowave NZ | easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| UP FM 107.5 | dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Planet FM 104.6 - AAC | community radio, community | AAC 150 kbps | |
| Mountainside FM | charity, community | OGG 128 kbps | |
| RNZ Pacific AAC (64kbps) | features, national affairs | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Wandering Sheep Radio - Christian Smooth Jazz | christian, smooth jazz | MP3 | |
| Planet FM 104.6 - MP3 | community, community radio | MP3 134 kbps | |
| Niu FM - MP3 | culture, music | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Snells Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertland & Districts Museum | ||||
| Albertland Heritage Museum | ||||
| Mansion House | ||||
| Puhoi Heritage Museum | ||||
| Warkworth and District Museum |
Libraries in Snells Beach
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaipara Flats Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mahurangi East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orewa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Point Wells Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pūhoi Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warkworth War Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellsford War Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whangaparāoa Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Snells Beach
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matakana Village Farmers Market |
Hotels in Snells Beach
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Snells Beach
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Snells Beach
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Snells Beach
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Snells Beach
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Snells Beach
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Snells Beach
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Snells Beach
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Snells Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Wired Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near Snells Beach
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowplanet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Snells Beach
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland International Airport | AKL | Large Airport |
| Ardmore Airport | AMZ | Medium Airport |
| RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai | - | Medium Airport |
| Whangarei Airport | WRE | Medium Airport |
| Drury Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kaipara Flats Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| North Shore Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Okiwi Station Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Omaha Flats Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Parakai Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Ruawai Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Springhill Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tahere Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Waiheke Island Aerodrome | WIK | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Snells Beach
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Andrews | |
| Saint Leonards Anglican Church | |
| Snells Beach Baptist Church / Mahurangi Baptist Church |
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Waterfalls Near Snells Beach
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Snells Beach.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Matakana Falls |
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Public Holidays in New Zealand
23 public holidays this year
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Snells Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 67.3 inches.
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