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 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 89%.

The winds will be and very strong at 50kmh from the North-Northeast. 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.2mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.2mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 83%.

LAKE WAKATIPU - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 10th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 68% 90% 58%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Fri 11th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46% 43% 30% 46% 38% 55% 59% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.9mm 0.8mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sat 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 75% 35% 55% 100% 100% 100% 74%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
66% 100% 100% 27% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.6mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 100% 100% 78% 91% 86% 89% 75%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 15th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-0°
45% 48% 24% 46% 67% 41% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Wed 16th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-1° -1° -2°
100% 66% 84% 72% 91% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.4mm 1.2mm 1.2mm 0.5mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 10th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
50
kmh
48
kmh
48
kmh
46
kmh
49
kmh
49
kmh
47
kmh
50
kmh
2.1m
1.8m
1.9m
1.7m
1.7m
2.0m
1.7m
1.5m
16.2s 17.9s 19.3s 16.0s 17.3s 17.3s 16.3s 15.9s
Fri 11th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
53
kmh
53
kmh
44
kmh
39
kmh
34
kmh
40
kmh
8
kmh
41
kmh
1.5m
1.7m
1.0m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
1.3m
1.2m
15.8s 14.9s 8.3s 8.4s 8.6s 9.0s 9.1s 13.4s
Sat 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
41
kmh
51
kmh
48
kmh
49
kmh
40
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
1.5m
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
2.0m
2.0m
1.9m
2.3m
13.4s 13.0s 8.5s 8.5s 11.1s 10.9s 13.3s 13.0s
Sun 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
46
kmh
53
kmh
37
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
2.3m
2.5m
2.5m
2.1m
1.6m
0.9m
0.8m
0.5m
13.4s 13.2s 11.4s 15.7s 14.5s 14.1s 13.6s 15.4s
Mon 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
2
kmh
3
kmh
10
kmh
22
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.5m
0.5m
14.2s 12.9s 13.6s 14.0s 14.2s 14.1s 13.7s 13.5s
Tue 15th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
43
kmh
33
kmh
14
kmh
32
kmh
36
kmh
1.2m
1.7m
2.2m
1.4m
1.1m
0.1m
1.1m
1.7m
13.5s 13.5s 14.0s 14.4s 14.2s 13.6s 13.5s 7.0s
Wed 16th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
15
kmh
2
kmh
10
kmh
1.1m
0.7m
0.5m
0.9m
1.2m
1.3m
0.6m
0.3m
13.3s 13.0s 12.7s 12.4s 12.2s 12.2s 12.1s 11.9s
Thu 10th July
4:43 AM 10:51 AM 4:57 PM 11:04 PM
0.65 2.15 0.73 2.29
Fri 11th July
5:24 AM 11:32 AM 5:37 PM 11:43 PM
0.57 2.21 0.68 2.35
Sat 12th July
6:03 AM 12:13 PM 6:17 PM
0.51 2.27 0.63
Sun 13th July
12:23 AM 6:44 AM 12:54 PM 6:58 PM
2.39 0.47 2.30 0.60
Mon 14th July
1:04 AM 7:26 AM 1:36 PM 7:40 PM
2.42 0.45 2.31 0.59
Tue 15th July
1:48 AM 8:10 AM 2:20 PM 8:25 PM
2.41 0.47 2.30 0.61
Wed 16th July
2:34 AM 8:56 AM 3:07 PM 9:14 PM
2.37 0.51 2.27 0.64
Thu 10th July
0.1mm
7kmh ENE
89%
Fri 11th July
1.7mm
9kmh ENE
52%
Sat 12th July
0.2mm
6kmh NE
79%
Sun 13th July
1.2mm
6kmh ENE
86%
Mon 14th July
0.2mm
3kmh NW
89%
Tue 15th July
0.3mm
9kmh ENE
58%
Wed 16th July
4.1mm
6kmh NW
89%
Thu 17th July
3.7mm
5kmh NNW
91%
Fri 18th July
0.0mm
4kmh W
54%
Sat 19th July
3.9mm
6kmh N
56%
Sun 20th July
4.8mm
8kmh WNW
88%
Mon 21st July
2.6mm
7kmh NW
75%
Tue 22nd July
1.5mm
8kmh WNW
72%
Wed 23rd July
0.3mm
5kmh W
74%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 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 13 days of very light rain with an average of 1.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 75%.

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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