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 17° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 0.4mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 77%.

The winds will be and light at 11kmh from the South West. The light 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 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° 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 be dry and Sunday will have 0.9mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 59%.

LAKE WAKATIPU - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 17° 20° 22° 18° 13°
70% 75% 81% 76% 46% 75% 100% 99%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 10° 17° 22° 25° 23° 14°
64% 61% 30% 29% 21% 44% 74% 21%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 22° 23° 20° 12°
28% 42% 23% 17% 71% 12% 45% 34%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sun 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 14° 15° 16° 15° 11°
97% 72% 81% 70% 100% 52% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 10th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 14° 14° 15° 12°
100% 100% 100% 100% 85% 73% 100% 96%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.8mm 0.9mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Tue 11th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 13° 17° 19° 18° 14°
100% 80% 68% 89% 80% 80% 82% 41%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 12th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 15° 20° 22° 19° 16°
31% 28% 16% 13% 71% 87% 81% 46%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.1m
11.9s 11.8s 11.1s 7.8s 7.7s 7.5s 13.1s 13.0s
Fri 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
0.1m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
12.8s 15.5s 15.1s 14.6s 14.3s 14.2s 14.0s 13.7s
Sat 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
19
kmh
25
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.9m
1.4m
1.2m
13.5s 13.3s 13.1s 13.0s 12.9s 12.9s 12.8s 18.8s
Sun 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
40
kmh
32
kmh
13
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
16
kmh
8
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.6m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
17.8s 17.4s 17.0s 16.3s 15.9s 15.8s 15.6s 15.4s
Mon 10th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
0.4m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.6m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
14.6s 14.4s 14.3s 14.2s 13.8s 13.2s 13.1s 13.0s
Tue 11th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
11
kmh
4
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
13.0s 12.8s 12.1s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s
Wed 12th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
11.6s 11.5s 11.4s 11.6s 11.7s 11.8s 14.0s 13.2s
Thu 6th February
6:06 AM 12:27 PM 6:48 PM
2.14 0.73 2.13
Fri 7th February
1:03 AM 7:17 AM 1:42 PM 8:02 PM
0.81 2.08 0.77 2.08
Sat 8th February
2:16 AM 8:31 AM 2:57 PM 9:15 PM
0.85 2.09 0.74 2.10
Sun 9th February
3:27 AM 9:40 AM 4:03 PM 10:18 PM
0.81 2.16 0.67 2.16
Mon 10th February
4:28 AM 10:38 AM 4:59 PM 11:12 PM
0.74 2.26 0.58 2.23
Tue 11th February
5:19 AM 11:28 AM 5:47 PM 11:57 PM
0.65 2.35 0.50 2.30
Wed 12th February
6:04 AM 12:11 PM 6:29 PM
0.58 2.41 0.46
Thu 6th February
22°
0.4mm
5kmh ENE
77%
Fri 7th February
25°
0.0mm
1kmh S
43%
Sat 8th February
23°
0.0mm
7kmh NW
34%
Sun 9th February
16°
0.9mm
4kmh WNW
84%
Mon 10th February
15°
2.3mm
5kmh ENE
94%
Tue 11th February
19°
0.0mm
8kmh ENE
77%
Wed 12th February
22°
0.0mm
4kmh ENE
46%
Thu 13th February
22°
0.1mm
4kmh W
44%
Fri 14th February
21°
0.0mm
7kmh NNE
30%
Sat 15th February
22°
0.0mm
1kmh NNE
27%
Sun 16th February
25°
0.0mm
2kmh WNW
17%
Mon 17th February
25°
0.0mm
1kmh WNW
16%
Tue 18th February
23°
0.5mm
8kmh NW
39%
Wed 19th February
14°
0.3mm
5kmh SSE
75%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 50%.

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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