Map Locations

Most popular locations in Southland / New Zealand

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

  • Invercargill Airport 
    Airport Weather station
    Tides
    Waves
  • Te Anau 
  • Invercargill CBD 
    Tides
    Waves
  • Te Waewae 
    Waves
  • Milford Sound Airport 
    Airport Weather station
    Waves
  • Bluff 
    Tides
    Waves
  • Oban/Stewart Island 
    Weather station
    Waves
  • Lumsden 
  • Riverton 
    Waves
  • Secretary Island 
    Weather station
    Waves
  • Invercargill 
    Tides
    Waves
  • Puysegur Point 
    Weather station
    Waves
  • Gore 
  • South West Cape 
    Weather station
    Waves
  • Te Anau 
  • Otatara 
    Tides
    Waves
  • Invercargill/Waverley 
    Tides
    Waves
  • Terror Peak 
  • Mt Burns 
  • Barrier knob 

Top spots in Southland / New Zealand

These are the top locations in Southland 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 Southland 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 Southland

Whether you are pursuing wind or water sports, paragliding or you simply enjoy spending time outdoors, Southland 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.