About This Spot
Lake Wanaka / Te Hai, New Zealand is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in New Zealand.
Situated in Oceania, the spot offers Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With reliable winds throughout the season, Lake Wanaka / Te Hai, New Zealand delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Prone to extended periods of high pressure in summer (December to March) can be frustrating. Closer to winter regular frontal activity that brings a good breeze. Seldom fluky. Blows infrequently but when on usually can be depended on for several days at a time and to be strong. Predominantly NNW (onshore) or a bitterly cold southerly. Prevailing northwesterly is onshore and when blows, it blows hard. Expect upwards of 25 knots.
When to Go
Hot in summer, high 20s°C, damn cold in winter. You may need a wetsuit all seasons.
What to Expect
Flat to choppy water.
Wind & Conditions
Prone to extended periods of high pressure in summer (December to March) can be frustrating. Closer to winter regular frontal activity that brings a good breeze. Seldom fluky. Blows infrequently but when on usually can be depended on for several days at a time and to be strong. Predominantly NNW (onshore) or a bitterly cold southerly. Prevailing northwesterly is onshore and when blows, it blows hard. Expect upwards of 25 knots.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Get to Wanaka from Queenstown via Cromwell or the Crown Range. Long drive from Christchurch via Twizel. The beach is accessible from the main drag which parallels the lake shore.
Location
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