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 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.4mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 79%.

The winds will be and moderate at 26kmh from the West-Northwest. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

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 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.6mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 47%.

LAKE WAKATIPU - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 31st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12°
61% 100% 64% 69% 52% 98% 93% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Fri 1st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 65% 37%
0.0mm 0.1mm 1.2mm 2.9mm 0.8mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 2nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-1°
23% 23% 100% 76% 86% 70% 81% 30%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 3rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-3° -3° -1° 10° 13° 11°
55% 51% 78% 7% 10% 15% 19% 28%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 4th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-2° -1° 13° 11°
50% 100% 29% 8% 47% 52% 78% 41%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 1.2mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 5th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 15° 16° 14°
41% 100% 100% 76% 19% 9% 17% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Wed 6th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 15° 17° 15°
49% 21% 19% 22% 19% 12% 16% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 31st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
0.4m
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
12.2s 12.8s 14.1s 13.6s 13.4s 14.1s 14.0s 13.2s
Fri 1st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
28
kmh
21
kmh
12
kmh
20
kmh
26
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.7m
0.6m
1.0m
13.4s 13.3s 13.1s 13.0s 12.9s 13.4s 12.8s 13.0s
Sat 2nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
26
kmh
35
kmh
46
kmh
43
kmh
47
kmh
39
kmh
30
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
1.4m
1.9m
2.0m
1.7m
1.1m
12.9s 12.5s 12.8s 13.7s 7.8s 8.1s 13.3s 12.0s
Sun 3rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
25
kmh
39
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.7m
1.1m
12.0s 11.8s 11.6s 11.5s 11.6s 11.7s 11.7s 11.7s
Mon 4th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46
kmh
54
kmh
58
kmh
57
kmh
60
kmh
63
kmh
69
kmh
56
kmh
1.4m
1.9m
2.0m
1.9m
2.2m
2.5m
2.5m
2.3m
11.7s 6.8s 7.8s 8.8s 10.2s 10.8s 11.0s 11.1s
Tue 5th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
21
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.6m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
11.1s 10.8s 10.5s 10.4s 10.2s 12.7s 12.9s 15.8s
Wed 6th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
40
kmh
45
kmh
44
kmh
38
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.9m
2.2m
2.2m
1.1m
15.4s 14.7s 14.5s 14.5s 8.8s 8.6s 8.4s 13.6s
Thu 31st October
5:35 AM 11:59 AM 5:57 PM
0.80 1.90 0.80
Fri 1st November
12:05 AM 6:12 AM 12:38 PM 6:36 PM
1.90 0.80 1.90 0.80
Sat 2nd November
12:43 AM 6:50 AM 1:16 PM 7:14 PM
1.90 0.70 2.00 0.70
Sun 3rd November
1:21 AM 7:28 AM 1:53 PM 7:53 PM
1.90 0.70 2.00 0.70
Mon 4th November
2:01 AM 8:07 AM 2:31 PM 8:33 PM
1.90 0.60 2.00 0.70
Tue 5th November
2:41 AM 8:48 AM 3:11 PM 9:15 PM
1.90 0.60 2.00 0.70
Wed 6th November
3:23 AM 9:30 AM 3:52 PM 10:01 PM
1.90 0.60 2.00 0.70
Thu 31st October
12°
0.4mm
7kmh NW
79%
Fri 1st November
5.3mm
7kmh SW
87%
Sat 2nd November
0.6mm
15kmh W
61%
Sun 3rd November
13°
0.0mm
7kmh WNW
32%
Mon 4th November
13°
1.8mm
14kmh NW
50%
Tue 5th November
16°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
47%
Wed 6th November
17°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
20%
Thu 7th November
18°
0.0mm
4kmh NW
29%
Fri 8th November
19°
0.7mm
9kmh N
71%
Sat 9th November
18°
3.4mm
12kmh N
85%
Sun 10th November
15°
0.1mm
10kmh WNW
70%
Mon 11th November
15°
0.1mm
12kmh NW
39%
Tue 12th November
13°
1.7mm
13kmh WNW
70%
Wed 13th November
10°
0.9mm
8kmh SSW
78%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 10 days of very light rain with an average of 1.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 58%.

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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