Taupōweather
- Updated
- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
- 19°C15°C
Mostly cloudy, with rain developing this afternoon. Northeasterlies, strong at times from afternoon.
- 19°C15°C
Rain, heavy at times with downpours possible, easing in the evening. Thunderstorms possible from afternoon. Northeasterlies, easing in the evening.
- 21°C12°C
Showers, some heavy. Northerlies, easing for a time in the morning.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Taupō
Area Description:
Lake Taupo
Situation:
A subtropical low over Northland moves down the west of the country bringing a strong northeast flow over New Zealand. Another low and trough approaches from the southwest and moves onto the country tomorrow. On Thursday, the trough is expected to weaken over the eastern North Island while a ridge of high pressure moves onto the South Island. High pressure prevails across the country on Friday. On Saturday, a ridge of high pressure remains over central New Zealand, while a deep tropical low approaches the North Island from the north. Also, a front approaches the far south of the South Island late in the day.
Warnings:
Forecasts:
For Lake Taupo:
Today: Northeast 10 knots, rising to 15 knots this afternoon, and to 20 knots this evening. Waves rising to 1 metre. Poor visibility in periods of rain.
Outlook:
For Lake Taupo:
Wednesday: Northeast 20 knots, easing to 15 knots in the afternoon, then to northerly 10 knots in the evening. Waves 1 metre easing to less than half a metre. Poor visibility in rain, possibly very poor in downpours and thunderstorms from morning, easing in the evening.
Thursday: Northerly 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots in the morning. Partly cloudy.
Friday: Variable 5 knots, becoming easterly 10 knots later. Cloud clearing and becoming fine.
Saturday: Easterly 10 knots. Partly cloudy.