Slightly bigger swells are forecast in the East Cape and, in general, anyone heading to the beach in those areas is being told to be aware of those conditions.
"They're expected to be arriving this morning and then not get too much higher than that," meteorologist Thalia Crabtree said.
"There are light winds as well...and because it's going to be quite nice, it might just be a good day for some surfing once the swell picks up."
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She encouraged people to swim between the flags as lifeguards will have a good idea of how conditions will affect their local beaches.
Aucklanders can expect another hot day. A high of 26C and overnight low of 16C are on the cards. Last night, temperatures reached 19C in parts of the city.
Gisborne is the only place reporting slight drizzle this morning, forecast to clear early on to make way for a fine day.
Those in the South Island can also expect to get sunshine today.
Temperature highs of up to 23C are forecast from Nelson to Invercargill, as well as in Christchurch.
Those in the lower part of the country might have to make the most of today's weather, however, as a front heads there - bringing scattered rain and cloud tomorrow. Winds are also due to pick up then.
