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 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the 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.

Today will have 1.9mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 67%.

The winds will be and very strong at 47kmh from the South West. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel even 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 12° 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 38%.

LAKE WAKATIPU - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 21st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9% 78% 88% 100% 100% 87% 70% 8%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.8mm 0.6mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 22nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-0° -3° 14° 15° 13°
8% 7% 4% 43% 7% 7% 7% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 23rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 15° 13°
8% 5% 31% 100% 47% 48% 10% 17%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 24th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 10°
13% 3% 12% 55% 71% 59% 60% 69%
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 25th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 14° 14° 14° 11°
98% 96% 92% 97% 81% 58% 54% 86%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Tue 26th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 12° 16° 19° 21° 21° 13°
100% 100% 77% 73% 8% 17% 15% 29%
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 27th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 11° 10° 16° 18° 18° 16° 12°
62% 81% 79% 75% 88% 19% 70% 78%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Thu 21st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
31
kmh
19
kmh
36
kmh
41
kmh
47
kmh
36
kmh
26
kmh
1.5m
1.6m
1.2m
1.0m
0.9m
1.8m
1.9m
0.9m
9.1s 16.1s 12.7s 12.8s 12.6s 14.6s 19.6s 12.1s
Fri 22nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
35
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
36
kmh
0.8m
1.0m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
12.0s 11.9s 16.4s 15.4s 14.7s 13.2s 13.2s 13.2s
Sat 23rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
42
kmh
45
kmh
45
kmh
40
kmh
1.3m
0.9m
1.1m
1.0m
1.6m
1.9m
1.8m
1.4m
13.3s 13.1s 13.2s 18.1s 12.2s 12.0s 12.0s 14.8s
Sun 24th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
13
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
19
kmh
27
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
0.8m
0.1m
0.1m
0.4m
0.9m
1.4m
1.6m
1.3m
14.5s 14.3s 14.2s 13.7s 13.3s 13.2s 13.1s 13.0s
Mon 25th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
37
kmh
36
kmh
35
kmh
27
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
1.0m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.4m
0.2m
7.0s 12.3s 12.1s 11.9s 11.8s 11.9s 12.3s 13.6s
Tue 26th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
3
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
15
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.8m
0.6m
1.3m
1.8m
1.5m
13.8s 13.9s 13.8s 13.5s 13.2s 13.1s 13.0s 12.9s
Wed 27th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
44
kmh
46
kmh
51
kmh
51
kmh
30
kmh
1.0m
1.2m
1.1m
0.8m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
12.5s 12.3s 9.0s 9.0s 8.9s 14.2s 13.9s 14.1s
Thu 21st November
4:21 AM 10:26 AM 4:47 PM 11:05 PM
2.00 0.40 2.10 0.60
Fri 22nd November
5:13 AM 11:16 AM 5:38 PM 11:58 PM
2.00 0.50 2.00 0.70
Sat 23rd November
6:04 AM 12:08 PM 6:29 PM
1.90 0.70 1.90
Sun 24th November
12:52 AM 6:56 AM 1:03 PM 7:21 PM
0.80 1.80 0.80 1.90
Mon 25th November
1:45 AM 7:49 AM 1:59 PM 8:14 PM
0.80 1.70 0.90 1.80
Tue 26th November
2:36 AM 8:46 AM 2:54 PM 9:06 PM
0.90 1.70 1.00 1.80
Wed 27th November
3:23 AM 9:43 AM 3:46 PM 9:55 PM
0.90 1.70 1.00 1.80
Thu 21st November
1.9mm
8kmh WSW
67%
Fri 22nd November
15°
0.0mm
12kmh WSW
11%
Sat 23rd November
15°
0.0mm
8kmh S
33%
Sun 24th November
12°
0.0mm
9kmh W
42%
Mon 25th November
15°
0.3mm
9kmh WNW
82%
Tue 26th November
21°
0.0mm
9kmh W
52%
Wed 27th November
18°
0.3mm
14kmh WNW
69%
Thu 28th November
15°
0.0mm
27kmh WSW
40%
Fri 29th November
17°
0.0mm
11kmh WSW
27%
Sat 30th November
24°
0.0mm
4kmh WNW
3%
Sun 1st December
23°
0.0mm
7kmh W
9%
Mon 2nd December
23°
0.0mm
2kmh WNW
5%
Tue 3rd December
26°
0.0mm
8kmh W
0%
Wed 4th December
16°
0.2mm
8kmh W
63%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. 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 4 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 36%.

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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