Beach Weather in Lake Wakatipu, Otago Region, New Zealand

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Beach Weather Today in Lake Wakatipu

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 2.2mm of light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 54%.

The winds will be and very strong at 44kmh from the North. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Lake Wakatipu

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 29%.

LAKE WAKATIPU - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 13° 17° 16° 11°
52% 49% 44% 5% 40% 72% 77% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.8mm 1.4mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 13° 14° 13°
95% 74% 75% 76% 99% 88% 46% 72%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 15° 18° 17°
71% 60% 84% 77% 30% 12% 15% 25%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 17° 20° 20° 12°
19% 42% 5% 5% 7% 7% 8% 11%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 24th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 21° 23° 21°
9% 6% 5% 5% 9% 6% 10% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 25th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 14° 15° 15° 15°
20% 26% 59% 47% 42% 84% 83% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 26th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 18° 21° 20° 10°
76% 47% 53% 23% 10% 11% 12% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
10
kmh
19
kmh
35
kmh
44
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
13
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.6m
1.0m
1.4m
1.2m
0.3m
0.5m
15.8s 15.6s 14.8s 14.6s 14.5s 14.4s 13.9s 13.7s
Fri 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
13.6s 13.4s 13.2s 12.4s 12.3s 11.9s 11.9s 11.7s
Sat 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
30
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
33
kmh
36
kmh
40
kmh
35
kmh
0.6m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
1.2m
1.5m
1.4m
11.4s 11.2s 11.0s 11.1s 11.4s 13.1s 12.9s 12.4s
Sun 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
32
kmh
24
kmh
1.2m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.8m
1.1m
0.8m
0.6m
12.3s 11.8s 11.8s 11.8s 11.9s 12.1s 12.7s 12.8s
Mon 24th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
4
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
12.8s 12.9s 12.9s 12.9s 12.9s 12.8s 12.8s 12.7s
Tue 25th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
32
kmh
38
kmh
38
kmh
38
kmh
30
kmh
23
kmh
8
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
0.9m
0.8m
10.3s 11.9s 11.7s 10.9s 10.1s 9.6s 8.9s 8.3s
Wed 26th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
17
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
15.6s 14.6s 14.3s 14.2s 13.3s 13.1s 12.9s 12.4s
Thu 20th February
4:41 AM 10:57 AM 5:11 PM 11:24 PM
1.98 0.92 1.93 0.99
Fri 21st February
5:35 AM 11:58 AM 6:16 PM
1.90 0.99 1.86
Sat 22nd February
12:29 AM 6:46 AM 1:14 PM 7:33 PM
1.06 1.86 1.01 1.84
Sun 23rd February
1:46 AM 8:03 AM 2:29 PM 8:46 PM
1.06 1.89 0.95 1.90
Mon 24th February
2:58 AM 9:11 AM 3:32 PM 9:46 PM
0.99 1.99 0.83 2.02
Tue 25th February
3:57 AM 10:06 AM 4:24 PM 10:36 PM
0.86 2.14 0.68 2.17
Wed 26th February
4:46 AM 10:53 AM 5:10 PM 11:21 PM
0.70 2.31 0.51 2.33
Thu 20th February
18°
2.2mm
7kmh NW
54%
Fri 21st February
15°
0.3mm
12kmh W
78%
Sat 22nd February
18°
0.1mm
9kmh WSW
46%
Sun 23rd February
20°
0.0mm
2kmh N
13%
Mon 24th February
23°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
7%
Tue 25th February
15°
0.1mm
9kmh WNW
54%
Wed 26th February
21°
0.0mm
0kmh NE
29%
Thu 27th February
20°
0.0mm
9kmh WNW
27%
Fri 28th February
22°
0.0mm
5kmh W
14%
Sat 1st March
22°
0.2mm
8kmh NW
46%
Sun 2nd March
19°
4.4mm
17kmh W
44%
Mon 3rd March
21°
0.0mm
6kmh NW
20%
Tue 4th March
14°
2.6mm
13kmh W
86%
Wed 5th March
14°
0.2mm
6kmh SW
32%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 8 days of very light rain with an average of 1.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 39%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Lake Wakatipu don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Lake Wakatipu, Otago Region, South Island, New Zealand

Imagine taking a holiday at the stunning beach of Lake Wakatipu, located in the Otago Region of New Zealand's South Island. This picturesque destination is surrounded by breathtaking mountain ranges and offers a serene atmosphere to relax and rejuvenate. With its crystal-clear waters and majestic landscapes, Lake Wakatipu is undoubtedly an ideal spot for a beach vacation.

Beach Type

The beaches around Lake Wakatipu are mostly made up of coarse sand, pebbles, and rocky shores. While you may not find powdery white sand here, the unique terrain makes it an interesting place to explore. The rocky shores and underwater formations provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving, as they attract diverse marine life that thrives in these environments.

Beach Activities

Lake Wakatipu offers a range of exciting beach activities that cater to different interests:

  1. Swimming: With its pristine waters, swimming in Lake Wakatipu is a refreshing experience.
  2. Kayaking: Explore the lake's shoreline and hidden bays by renting a kayak.
  3. Fishing: Try your luck at catching some trout or salmon in the lake's clear waters.
  4. Boating: Charter a boat or join a scenic cruise to explore the vast expanse of Lake Wakatipu.
  5. Snorkeling and diving: Discover the underwater world around the lake's rocky shores, where you can observe diverse marine life.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts directly on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, several hotels and lodges offer lakeside accommodation with stunning views:

  1. Matakauri Lodge
  2. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
  3. The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments

Areas to Stay In

When planning your stay at Lake Wakatipu, consider these popular areas:

  1. Queenstown: As the main town around the lake, Queenstown offers a range of accommodation options and easy access to various activities.
  2. Glenorchy: Located at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu, Glenorchy is a small, picturesque village that offers a more peaceful alternative to Queenstown.
  3. Kingston: At the southern end of the lake, Kingston is a quiet lakeside community with stunning views and easy access to outdoor activities.

Beach Amenities

Lake Wakatipu's beaches offer a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable visit:

  • Public toilets
  • Picnic areas
  • Walking trails
  • Water sports equipment rentals
  • Boat ramps

Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand's South Island is an idyllic destination for a beach holiday. With its unique shoreline, exciting activities, and breathtaking scenery, it promises an unforgettable experience for visitors.

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