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Most popular Locations in New Zealand

These are the most popular locations for wind and water sports and outdoor activities in New Zealand

  • Wellington Airport/Lyall Bay 
    Airport Weather station
    Tides
    Waves
  • Tauranga Airport 
    Airport Weather station
    Tides
    Waves
  • Auckland Airport 
    Airport Weather station
    Tides
    Waves
  • Auckland City 
    Tides
    Waves
  • Mount Maunganui 
    Tides
    Waves
  • Kawau Bay 
    Waves
  • Orewa Beach 
    Waves
  • Kawakawa Bay 
    Waves
  • Rakino Island 
    Tides
    Waves
  • Taupo 
    Weather station
  • Takapuna/North Shore 
    Tides
    Waves
  • Gisborne Airport 
    Airport Weather station
    Tides
    Waves
  • Christchurch Airport 
    Airport Weather station
    Waves
  • Queenstown Airport 
    Airport Weather station
  • Mangawai Heads 
    Waves
  • Mission Bay 
    Tides
    Waves
  • New Plymouth/Port Taranaki 
    Tides
    Waves
  • Whangarei Heads 
    Tides
    Waves
  • Chaffers Marina/Wellington 
    Tides
    Waves
  • Mokihinau 
    Weather station
    Waves

Top spots in New Zealand

These are the top locations in New Zealand for wind and water sports and outdoor activities. Find reliable forecasts for weather, wind speed, wind direction, waves, tides and air pressure. Narrow down your search by using the filter to see the most popular spots in New Zealand for activities like kitesurfing, windsurfing, sailing and paragliding. For a visual overview, head over to our wind forecast map.

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Popular sports and activities in New Zealand

Whether you are pursuing wind or water sports, paragliding or you simply enjoy spending time outdoors, New Zealand may offer something for you. Explore regions in New Zealand, discover interesting spots and locations and be sure to check those wind, weather and wave forecasts for planning your next trip.

Which forecast parameters are most important for outdoor activities?

Being informed about wind parameters and severe weather is essential for practicing wind-dependent activities and water sports safely. Wind speed, wind directions, gusts, tides and wave heights are the most important factors. When you discover new locations, annual wind and weather statistics will help you to see prevailing wind conditions or temperatures for that location.