Whakatāneweather
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- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
20°C
- 21°C18°C
Showers developing this morning. Northeasterlies, becoming strong this morning.
- 21°C18°C
Rain, with heavy falls. Strong northeasterlies, easing in the afternoon.
- 23°C17°C
Showers, some heavy, easing in the morning. Northeasterlies.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Whakatāne
Area Description:
Bay of Plenty
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 remain over the North Island while a ridge of high pressure moves onto the South Island. High pressures to prevail across the country on Friday. On Saturday a front moves over the South Island, meanwhile a deep subtropical low may approach the far north.
Warnings:
Strong wind advisory
Forecasts:
For Bay of Plenty:
Today: Easterly 20 knots gusting 30 knots, but 10 knots east of Moutohora Island, rising to 25 knots gusting 35 knots but 20 knots in the east in the morning, then to northeast 30 knots gusting 40 knots but 25 knots gusting 35 knots in the east in the afternoon. Sea becoming rough in the morning. Poor visibility in showers. Northeast swell 2 metres rising to 2.5 metres.
Outlook:
For Bay of Plenty:
Wednesday: Northeast 25 knots, easing to northerly 10 knots in the afternoon. Rain turning to showers. Northeast swell 2 to 2.5 metres.
Thursday: Northerly 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots early. A few showers. Northerly swell 2 metres.
Friday: Variable 5 knots, becoming southeast 10 knots later. A few showers. Northerly swell 1 metre.
Swell:
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Plenty
Forecast:
Tuesday: Northeast 20 knots, rising to 30 knots in the afternoon. Sea becoming rough. Northeast swell rising to 3 metres. Poor visibility in periods of rain.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days:
Wednesday: Northeast 25 knots. Sea rough. Moderate northeast swell.
Thursday: Northerly 20 knots, easing to 10 knots early. Moderate northeast swell.
Friday: Northeast 10 knots, rising to easterly 20 knots later. Moderate northeast swell.