Every sports spot
68 surf spots, 7 ski resorts, 8 sailing spots and 1 dive site in South Island.
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Best this week first
Showing 50 of 84 places.
- 58Fair out of 100 for the next 7 days
Magnets
Waves 1–2 ft · Water 17°C · Hollow
- Wed66, Good
- Thu64, Good
- Fri23, Poor
- Best daySat71, Good, the best day
- Sun60, Good
- Mon34, Poor
- Tue34, Poor
Stay in Nelson
- 89Good out of 100 for the next 7 days
Waimakariri Sailing Club
Wind 8–13 kn · Water 14°C
- Wed47, Fair
- Thu99, Good
- Best dayFri100, Good, the best day
- Sat27, Poor
- Sun96, Good
- Mon90, Good
- Tue98, Good
Stay in Kaiapoi
- 46Fair out of 100 for the next 7 days
Delaware bay
Waves 1–2 ft · Water 17°C · Soft
- Wed53, Fair
- Thu44, Poor
- Fri24, Poor
- Best daySat68, Good, the best day
- Sun44, Poor
- Mon18, Poor
- Tue26, Poor
Stay in Cable Bay
- 66Good out of 100 for the next 7 days
Go Dive Pacific
Sea 0.1–0.3 m · Water 15°C
- Best dayWed68, Good, the best day
- Thu67, Good
- Fri65, Good
- Sat67, Good
- Sun67, Good
- Mon59, Fair
- Tue65, Good
Stay in Wellington
- 31Poor out of 100 for the next 7 days
The Glen
Waves 1–2 ft · Water 17°C · Soft
- Wed39, Poor
- Thu19, Poor
- Fri18, Poor
- Best daySat46, Fair, the best day
- Sun28, Poor
- Mon22, Poor
- Tue22, Poor
Stay in Wakapuaka
- 29Poor out of 100 for the next 7 days
Cable Bay Reef
Waves 1–3 ft · Water 17°C · Hollow
- Wed31, Poor
- Thu19, Poor
- Fri25, Poor
- Best daySat48, Fair, the best day
- Sun29, Poor
- Mon8, Poor
- Tue15, Poor
Stay in Cable Bay
- 33Poor out of 100 for the next 7 days
Christchurch Yacht Club
Wind 3–13 kn · Water 14°C
- Wed28, Poor
- Thu39, Poor
- Fri43, Poor
- Sat0, Poor
- Sun0, Poor
- Mon21, Poor
- Best dayTue49, Fair, the best day
Stay in Lyttelton
- 33Poor out of 100 for the next 7 days
Mt. Pleasant Yacht Club
Wind 3–13 kn · Water 14°C
- Wed28, Poor
- Thu41, Poor
- Fri41, Poor
- Sat0, Poor
- Sun0, Poor
- Mon21, Poor
- Best dayTue49, Fair, the best day
Stay in Lyttelton
- 33Poor out of 100 for the next 7 days
Pleasant Point Yacht Club
Wind 3–13 kn · Water 14°C
- Wed28, Poor
- Thu39, Poor
- Fri43, Poor
- Sat0, Poor
- Sun0, Poor
- Mon21, Poor
- Best dayTue49, Fair, the best day
Stay in Lyttelton
- 24Poor out of 100 for the next 7 days
Lake Mahinapua Aquatic Club
Wind 2–10 kn · Water 15°C
- Wed24, Poor
- Thu0, Poor
- Best dayFri53, Fair, the best day
- Sat0, Poor
- Sun30, Poor
- Mon16, Poor
- Tue0, Poor
Stay in Greymouth
- 18Poor out of 100 for the next 7 days
Ruby Bay
Waves 1–3 ft · Water 17°C · Soft
- Wed16, Poor
- Thu10, Poor
- Best dayFri33, Poor, the best day
- Sat22, Poor
- Sun12, Poor
- Mon6, Poor
- Tue9, Poor
Stay in Māpua
- 18Poor out of 100 for the next 7 days
Naval Point Club
Wind 3–13 kn · Water 14°C
- Wed15, Poor
- Best dayThu38, Poor, the best day
- Fri16, Poor
- Sat0, Poor
- Sun0, Poor
- Mon0, Poor
- Tue23, Poor
Stay in Lyttelton
- 16Poor out of 100 for the next 7 days
Nelson Yacht Club
Wind 1–10 kn · Water 17°C
- Wed0, Poor
- Thu15, Poor
- Best dayFri33, Poor, the best day
- Sat0, Poor
- Sun32, Poor
- Mon0, Poor
- Tue0, Poor
Stay in Nelson
- 15Poor out of 100 for the next 7 days
Marakura Yacht Club
Wind 1–8 kn
- Wed17, Poor
- Thu22, Poor
- Best dayFri36, Poor, the best day
- Sat0, Poor
- Sun0, Poor
- Mon0, Poor
- Tue0, Poor
Stay in Te Anau
- Not for your level
Eddies - South Shore
Waves 1–2 ft · Water 14°C · Soft
Stay in Lyttelton
- Not for your level
Lone Pine - Brighton
Waves 0–2 ft · Water 14°C · Soft
Stay in Lyttelton
- Not for your level
New Brighton
Waves 0–2 ft · Water 14°C · Soft
Stay in Lyttelton
- Not for your level
North Shore
Waves 0–2 ft · Water 14°C · Soft
Stay in Lyttelton
- Not for your level
Scarborough
Waves 1–2 ft · Water 14°C · Slab
Stay in Lyttelton
- Not for your level
Sumner Bar
Waves 1–2 ft · Water 14°C · Soft
Stay in Lyttelton
- Not for your level
Taylors Mistake
Waves 1–2 ft · Water 14°C · Soft
Stay in Lyttelton
- Not for your level
Trolley's
Waves 0–2 ft · Water 14°C · Soft
Stay in Lyttelton
- Not for your level
Waimari beach
Waves 0–2 ft · Water 14°C · Soft
Stay in Lyttelton
- Not for your level
Campbell´s bay
Waves 2–3 ft · Water 13°C · Soft
Stay in Oamaru
- Not for your level
Cross Roads
Waves 1–3 ft · Water 13°C · Soft
Stay in Oamaru
- Not for your level
Golf links
Waves 1–3 ft · Water 13°C · Soft
Stay in Oamaru
- Not for your level
Kakanui
Waves 2–3 ft · Water 13°C · Soft
Stay in Oamaru
- Not for your level
THE DUMP
Waves 2–3 ft · Water 13°C · Soft
Stay in Oamaru
- Not for your level
Blackhead
Waves 1–4 ft · Water 13°C · Hollow
Stay in Dunedin
- Not for your level
Blaketown wedge
Waves 3–7 ft · Water 16°C · Soft
Stay in Greymouth
- Not for your level
Cobden Tiphead
Waves 4–7 ft · Water 16°C · Soft
Stay in Greymouth
- Not for your level
Smailis Beach
Waves 1–4 ft · Water 13°C · Hollow
Stay in Dunedin
- Not for your level
St Clair
Waves 2–3 ft · Water 13°C · Soft
Stay in Dunedin
- Not for your level
St Kilda Beach
Waves 1–4 ft · Water 13°C · Crumbling
Stay in Dunedin
- Not for your level
The tip
Waves 4–7 ft · Water 16°C · Soft
Stay in Greymouth
- Not for your level
Tomahawk Beach
Waves 1–4 ft · Water 13°C · Soft
Stay in Dunedin
- Not for your level
Blue Tops
Waves 2–3 ft · Water 13°C · Soft
Stay in Mosgiel
- Not for your level
Brighton
Waves 2–3 ft · Water 13°C · Crumbling
Stay in Mosgiel
- Not for your level
Brighton Beach
Waves 2–3 ft · Water 13°C · Crumbling
Stay in Mosgiel
- Not for your level
Sandfly Bay
Waves 1–4 ft · Water 13°C · Soft
Stay in Port Chalmers
- Not for your level
Secret Spot
Waves 1–4 ft · Water 13°C
Stay in Mosgiel
- Not for your level
Waikuku Beach
Waves 1–2 ft · Water 14°C · Soft
Stay in Kaiapoi
- Not for your level
Waimak River Mouth
Waves 1–3 ft · Water 14°C · Soft
Stay in Kaiapoi
- Not for your level
Cable bay
Waves 1–3 ft · Water 17°C · Hollow
Stay in Cable Bay
- Not for your level
CB's
Waves 1–3 ft · Water 14°C · Soft
Stay in Kaikoura
- Not for your level
Hickory Bay
Waves 2–3 ft · Water 14°C · Crumbling
Stay in Okains Bay
- Not for your level
Kahutara
Waves 1–3 ft · Water 14°C · Crumbling
Stay in Kaikoura
- Not for your level
Long Point
Waves 2–5 ft · Water 12°C · Hollow
Stay in Owaka
- Not for your level
Mangamaunu
Waves 1–3 ft · Water 14°C · Soft
Stay in Kaikoura
- Not for your level
nine mile
Waves 4–6 ft · Water 16°C
Stay in Westport
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Every sport (9)
- Surf spots 8,685
- Ski resorts 2,003
- Kitesurf spots 1,683
- Windsurf spots 1,394
- Sailing spots 7,770
- Dive sites 6,211
- Kayak spots 9,460
- Climbing areas 3,676
- Mountain bike areas 5,702
Every country, A to Z (219)
Each country's surf spots and ski resorts or kitesurf spots or windsurf spots or sailing spots or dive sites or kayak spots or climbing areas or mountain bike areas, on this list and map.
- Åland Islands 22
- Albania 45
- Algeria 20
- American Samoa 7
- Andorra 8
- Angola 15
- Anguilla 5
- Antarctica 13
- Antigua and Barbuda 20
- Argentina 155
- Armenia 4
- Aruba 44
- Australia 2,367
- Austria 1,199
- Azerbaijan 3
- Bahamas 85
- Bahrain 2
- Bangladesh 2
- Barbados 62
- Belarus 6
- Belgium 216
- Belize 20
- Benin 5
- Bermuda 24
- Bolivia 12
- Bosnia and Herzegovina 67
- Brazil 724
- British Indian Ocean Territory 2
- British Virgin Islands 78
- Brunei Darussalam 4
- Bulgaria 75
- Burkina Faso 1
- Cabo Verde 44
- Cambodia 6
- Cameroon 5
- Canada 1,473
- Cayman Islands 34
- Chad 1
- Chile 183
- China 185
- China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 36
- China, Macao Special Administrative Region 3
- Colombia 123
- Congo 5
- Cook Islands 14
- Costa Rica 117
- Côte d’Ivoire 12
- Croatia 340
- Cuba 48
- Curaçao 32
- Cyprus 99
- Czechia 585
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea 2
- Democratic Republic of the Congo 1
- Denmark 1,009
- Djibouti 13
- Dominica 28
- Dominican Republic 83
- Ecuador 116
- Egypt 535
- El Salvador 27
- Equatorial Guinea 1
- Eritrea 1
- Estonia 172
- Eswatini 1
- Ethiopia 1
- Falkland Islands 5
- Faroe Islands 8
- Fiji 54
- Finland 778
- France 3,778
- French Polynesia 93
- Gabon 18
- Gambia 4
- Georgia 22
- Germany 3,945
- Ghana 26
- Gibraltar 1
- Greece 519
- Greenland 12
- Grenada 20
- Guam 29
- Guatemala 14
- Guernsey 20
- Guinea 3
- Guinea-Bissau 10
- Haiti 9
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands 1
- Honduras 444
- Hungary 150
- Iceland 46
- India 61
- Indonesia 818
- Iran 49
- Iraq 1
- Ireland 236
- Isle of Man 3
- Israel 239
- Italy 2,606
- Jamaica 55
- Japan 636
- Jersey 16
- Jordan 27
- Kazakhstan 8
- Kenya 32
- Kiribati 2
- Kosovo 3
- Kuwait 3
- Kyrgyzstan 12
- Lao People's Democratic Republic 2
- Latvia 50
- Lebanon 25
- Lesotho 2
- Liberia 8
- Libya 8
- Liechtenstein 4
- Lithuania 85
- Luxembourg 15
- Madagascar 35
- Malaysia 99
- Maldives 225
- Malta 150
- Marshall Islands 35
- Mauritania 5
- Mauritius 58
- Mexico 434
- Micronesia 50
- Monaco 3
- Montenegro 57
- Montserrat 2
- Morocco 146
- Mozambique 35
- Myanmar 8
- Namibia 36
- Naoero 3
- Nepal 3
- Netherlands 764
- New Caledonia 31
- New Zealand 478
- Nicaragua 52
- Nigeria 5
- Norfolk Island 5
- North Macedonia 6
- Northern Mariana Islands 6
- Norway 901
- Oman 29
- Pakistan 11
- Palau 21
- Panama 93
- Papua New Guinea 57
- Peru 137
- Philippines 266
- Pitcairn 1
- Poland 644
- Portugal 534
- Puerto Rico 113
- Qatar 7
- Republic of Korea 74
- Romania 85
- Russian Federation 322
- Saint Barthélemy 19
- Saint Kitts and Nevis 17
- Saint Lucia 27
- Saint Martin 10
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon 4
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 22
- Samoa 13
- San Marino 1
- Sao Tome and Principe 6
- Saudi Arabia 30
- Senegal 62
- Serbia 30
- Seychelles 61
- Sierra Leone 4
- Singapore 11
- Sint Maarten 5
- Slovakia 273
- Slovenia 133
- Solomon Islands 33
- Somalia 3
- South Africa 725
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 1
- Spain 1,692
- Sri Lanka 70
- State of Palestine 14
- Sudan 18
- Sweden 896
- Switzerland 1,206
- Syrian Arab Republic 5
- Taiwan 63
- Tajikistan 1
- Thailand 190
- Timor-Leste 4
- Togo 3
- Tokelau 1
- Tonga 29
- Trinidad and Tobago 35
- Tunisia 45
- Türkiye 187
- Turkmenistan 3
- Turks and Caicos Islands 26
- Tuvalu 1
- Uganda 36
- Ukraine 84
- United Arab Emirates 50
- United Kingdom 1,509
- United Republic of Tanzania 67
- United States 6,905
- United States Minor Outlying Islands 1
- United States Virgin Islands 35
- Uruguay 61
- Uzbekistan 2
- Vanuatu 38
- Venezuela 65
- Viet Nam 48
- Western Sahara 1
- Yemen 10
- Zambia 1
- Zimbabwe 4