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Most popular locations in Canterbury / New Zealand

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

  • Christchurch Airport 
    Airport Weather station
    Waves
  • Kaikoura 
    Airport Weather station
    Waves
  • Ferrymead Estuary/New Brighton 
    Tides
  • Kite Point 
    Tides
    Waves
  • Pukaki Airport 
    Airport
  • Akaroa 
    Waves
  • Lake Clearwater 
  • Lake Coleridge / Ryton Bay 
  • Taylors Mistake 
    Tides
    Waves
  • Timaru 
    Tides
  • Mount Pleasant Yacht Club 
    Tides
    Waves
  • New Brighton South 
    Tides
    Waves
  • Lyttelton 
    Weather station
    Tides
    Waves
  • Ashburton 
  • Lincoln/Christchurch 
  • Birdling's Flat 
    Tides
    Waves
  • Twizel 
  • Sumner/Christchurch 
    Tides
    Waves
  • Ferrymead 
    Tides
  • Diamond/Lyttelton Harbour 
    Tides
    Waves

Top spots in Canterbury / New Zealand

These are the top locations in Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury

Whether you are pursuing wind or water sports, paragliding or you simply enjoy spending time outdoors, Canterbury in New Zealand may offer something for you. Explore interesting spots and locations for your favored sport 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.