Wellington
At
14°C
- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
Cloudy periods, with brief morning rain. Northerlies, severe gales in exposed places, gusting 120 km/h, easing toward midday.
Partly cloudy, with the chance of a shower from afternoon. Fresh southerlies developing in the afternoon.
Occasional rain. Southerlies, becoming strong.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Wellington
Area Description:
Wellington, Mana
Situation:
A deep low moves eastwards across central New Zealand today and a cold southwesterly flow follows. On Friday, a new low develops to the east of the country, spreading a strong cold southerly flow across the nation. A cold southerly flow persists on Saturday but weakens on Sunday. On Monday, a ridge of high pressure brings settled weather to much of the country.
Warnings:
Gale warning Gale warning
Forecasts:
For Wellington: Today: Northerly 35 knots gusting 45 knots but 40 knots gusting 50 knots about the south coast, changing southwest 25 knots gusting 35 knots for a time late morning, then becoming northwest 20 knots everywhere about midday. Easing to northwest 10 knots in the evening. Very rough sea easing. Cloudy periods. Poor visibility in early morning showers. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre. For Castlepoint: Northeast swell 2 metres, easing to 1 metre. Southwest swell 2 metres, easing to 1 metre. For Mana: Today: Northwest 35 knots gusting 50 knots changing westerly 20 knots late morning. Easing to westerly 15 knots in the evening. Very rough sea easing. Cloudy periods. Poor visibility in early morning showers. Northwest swell 2 metres, rising to 3.5 metres early. Easing to northwest 1 metre late.
Outlook:
For Wellington: Friday: Northwest 10 knots, changing southerly 20 knots in the morning. Rain developing. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre, rising to 2 metres. For Castlepoint: Southwest swell 1 metre, rising to 2 metres. Northeast swell 1 metre. Saturday: Southerly 25 knots. Showers. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 2 metres rising to 4 metres for a time. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 2 metres, rising to 4 metres. Northeast swell 1 metre dying out. Sunday: Southerly 20 knots. Showers. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 3 metres easing for a time. For Castlepoint: Southeast swell 4 metres. For Mana: Friday: Northwest 25 knots gusting 35 knots, easing to variable 5 knots in the morning. Becoming southerly 20 knots in the afternoon. Rain developing. Northwest swell 1 metre. Saturday: Southerly 25 knots. A few showers. Northwest swell 1 metre dying out. Sunday: Southerly 20 knots. A few showers.
Swell:
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Cook
Forecast:
Thursday: Northwest 50 knots changing southerly 20 knots south of Cape Terawhiti for a time late morning. Becoming northwest 30 knots everywhere about midday. Easing to northwest 20 knots in the afternoon. High sea easing. Northerly swell rising to 3 metres for a time. Southerly swell 1 metre. Fair visibility in showers.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Friday: Northwest 20 knots, becoming southerly 15 knots but 25 knots south of Cape Terawhiti in the morning. Rising to 35 knots everywhere in the afternoon. Sea becoming very rough. Southerly swell becoming moderate. Saturday: Southerly 40 knots, easing to 30 knots late. Very rough sea easing. Southerly swell becoming heavy for a time. Sunday: Southerly 30 knots, easing to southwest 20 knots late. Rough sea easing. Moderate southerly swell.
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Castlepoint
Forecast:
Thursday: Northerly 30 knots but 40 knots south of Cape Palliser, rising to northwest 50 knots everywhere for a time this morning, before changing westerly 35 knots but southwest 15 knots in the south late morning. Becoming northwest 25 knots everywhere in the afternoon, then easing to 15 knots in the evening. Sea becoming high for a time. Southwest swell 2 metres, easing. Northeast swell 2 metres, easing. Poor visibility in scattered morning rain.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Friday: Northwest 20 knots, turning southerly 15 knots in the morning, rising to 25 knots in the afternoon. Sea becoming rough. Moderate southerly swell. Saturday: Southerly 30 knots. Sea rough. Southerly swell becoming heavy. Sunday: Southwest 30 knots. Sea rough. Heavy southerly swell.