Auckland

Marine Recreational Forecasts - Auckland

Area Description:

Manukau and Waitemata Harbours, Hauraki Gulf and Bream Head to Cape Colville.

Situation:

A deep low south of Puysegur moves southeast today, while a strong and moist northerly flow affects New Zealand. An associated front also moves across the South Island and North Island today, followed by a trough and southwesterlies. On Saturday, a ridge of high pressure moves over New Zealand. On Sunday, a low over the Tasman Sea approaches central New Zealand, followed by a broad trough on Monday. A moderate southwest flow establishes itself across the entire country on Tuesday following the trough.

Warnings:

Strong wind advisory for Manukau Harbour, Hauraki Gulf, Waitemata Harbour and Bream Head to Cape Colville

Forecasts:

For Manukau Harbour: Friday: Northerly 25 knots gusting 35 knots, easing to 15 knots this afternoon. Becoming westerly 10 knots this evening. Rough sea easing. Poor visibility in rain, turning into showers this afternoon. For west coast - Westerly swell 2 metres, rising to 3 metres for a time. Saturday: Southwest 15 knots, easing to variable 5 knots in the afternoon. Fine. For west coast - Southwest swell 2 metres. Sunday: Variable 5 knots, becoming northwest 15 knots early. A few showers. For west coast - Westerly swell rising to 3 metres. Monday: Westerly 15 knots. A few showers. For west coast - Southwest swell 4 metres easing. For Waitemata Harbour: Friday: Northeasterly 25 knots gusting 35 knots. Becoming southwest 15 knots this evening. Rough sea easing. Poor visibility in rain, turning into showers this afternoon. Saturday: Southwest 15 knots. Fine. Sunday: Westerly 15 knots. A few showers. Monday: Westerly 20 knots, easing to northwest 10 knots late. A few showers. For Hauraki Gulf: Friday: Northerly 30 knots gusting 40 knots, easing to 20 knots gusting 30 knots late afternoon. Becoming westerly 15 knots this evening. Rough sea easing. Poor visibility in rain, turning into showers this afternoon. Northerly swell 1 metre developing. Saturday: Southwest 15 knots. Fine. Northerly swell 1 metre, dying out. Sunday: Westerly 10 knots, rising to 20 knots early. A few showers developing. Monday: Westerly 25 knots, easing to 15 knots later. A few showers. For Bream Head to Cape Colville: Friday: Northerly 30 knots gusting 40 knots, easing to 25 knots gusting 35 knots this afternoon, then to westerly 15 knots this evening. Rough sea easing. Poor visibility in rain, turning into showers this afternoon. Northerly swell 1 metre, rising to 2 metres. Saturday: Southwest 15 knots. Fine. Northeast swell 1 metre. Sunday: Westerly 10 knots, rising to 20 knots later. A few showers developing. Northeast swell 1 metre dying out. Monday: Westerly 20 knots. Fine.

Outlook:

Swell:

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Kaipara

Forecast:

Friday : Northerly 30 knots, becoming westerly 15 knots west of Cape Reinga late morning, then everywhere this afternoon. Rough sea easing. Long period southwest swell rising to 2 metres. Northwest swell 3 metres easing. Poor visibility in rain, clearing this afternoon.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Saturday: Southwest 15 knots. Moderate southwest swell. Sunday: Westerly 10 knots, rising to 25 knots early. Sea becoming rough. Moderate southwest swell. Monday: Westerly 25 knots. Sea rough. Southwest swell becoming heavy.