Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Winton, New Zealand

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Winton...

Winton is a coastal city in New Zealand. It is a rather small-sized town close to the water with a population of 2193 people. The water temperature around Winton changes slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 9.9°C (49.8°F) in August up to 16.2°C (61.2°F) in the month of January, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is winter, since Winton is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Winton?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Winton is ca:

Are there surf spots in close proximity to Winton?

There are not many surf spots close to Winton. A spot, which is not too far away, is Dinner Plates, which is about 48.7km (31.4miles) away from Winton. Click here for more information on Dinner Plates and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Winton are Porpoise Bay, which is ca 50.5km (31.4miles) away, and Papatowai, located approximately 61.7km (38.3miles) from Winton.

Are there white sand beaches near by?

Not too many beaches are in close proximity to Winton. A beach, which is not too far away, is Oreti Beach, which is more than 20.5km (12.7miles) away from Winton. If you have some extra time, you can also try Tunnel Beach, roughly 103.4km (64.2miles) away from Winton.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Winton?

The sea temperature around Winton is relatively cold, reaching up to 16°C (61°F) in the months of December, January, and February. During this time, in the summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during late summer, sea temperatures come down to 10°C (50°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Winton?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 10 to 15°C (50-59°F) during summer. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during winter when sea temperatures go up to 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Winton: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Winton...

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