Whakatāneweather

Updated
Sunrise:
Sunset:

19°C

  • 22°C18°C

    Periods of heavy rain. Thunderstorms and downpours possible from afternoon. Strong northeasterlies, easing in the evening.

  • 22°C17°C

    Rain, heavy for a time in the morning and afternoon. Northeasterlies.

  • 23°C15°C

    A few showers clearing in the morning, then partly cloudy. Light winds, then southeasterlies developing at night.

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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Whakatāne

Marine Recreational Forecasts - Whakatāne

Area Description:

Bay of Plenty

Situation:

A low and trough approaches from the southwest and moves onto the country today. The trough weakens tomorrow and a ridge of high pressure moves onto the South Island. High pressure prevails across the country on Friday. Over the weekend a deep tropical low approaches the North Island from the north. Meanwhile, a front approaches the far south of the South Island late in the day and the ridge of high pressure remains over central New Zealand.

Warnings:

Forecasts:

For Bay of Plenty:

Today: Northeast 20 knots gusting 30 knots. Becoming westerly 10 knots but northerly 20 knots east of Tauranga late evening. Moderate sea easing in the west. Rain with very poor visibility in possible downpours. Possible thunderstorms from afternoon. Northeast swell 2.5 metres easing to 2 metres.

Outlook:

For Bay of Plenty:

Thursday: Westerly 10 knots but northerly 20 knots gusting 30 knots east of Moutohora Island, easing to variable 5 knots but northerly 15 knots in the east in the morning. Rain. Northerly swell 2 metres easing.

Friday: Variable 5 knots, becoming easterly 15 knots early. Showers. Northerly swell rising to 2 metres for a time.

Saturday: Southeast 20 knots. A few showers developing. Northeast swell rising to 4 metres.

Swell:

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Marine Coastal Forecasts - Plenty

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Plenty

Forecast:

Wednesday: Northeast 30 knots, easing to northerly 20 knots in the afternoon. Rough sea easing. Northeast swell 3 metre easing. Rain with very poor visibility in possible downpours. Possible thunderstorms from afternoon.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days:

Thursday: Northerly 15 knots. Moderate northeast swell.

Friday: Northeast 10 knots, rising to easterly 20 knots early. Moderate northeast swell.

Saturday: Easterly 20 knots, rising to 30 knots early. Sea becoming rough. Easterly swell becoming heavy.