Marine Recreational Forecasts - Northland

Area Description:

The Bay of Islands and inshore waters from Cape Brett to the Poor Knights Islands to Bream Head.

Situation:

The northerly flow over the country strengthens today, ahead of a complex trough approaching from the Tasman Sea. The trough moves over the country during today and early Sunday, followed by a southwest flow and brief ridge. Another complex trough in the Tasman Sea moves onto central New Zealand from late Monday.

Warnings:

Nil for Brett

Forecasts:

Saturday: Northerly 15 knots rising to 20 knots this afternoon, easing to northwest 15 knots overnight. Sea becoming moderate this afternoon. Poor visibility in periods of rain, with possible thunderstorms from afternoon. Northeast swell half a metre to a metre.

Outlook:

Outlook until midnight Tuesday: Sunday: Northwest 15 knots, easing to variable 10 knots at night. Cloudy periods, the odd morning shower. Northeast swell about half a metre. Monday: Northerly 10 knots developing. Cloudy periods, with isolated showers. Northeast swell about half a metre. Tuesday: Northeast rising to 20 knots. Mostly cloudy with a few showers. Northeast swell rising to a metre.

Swell:

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Brett

Forecast:

Saturday : Northerly rising to 20 knots this afternoon. Sea becoming moderate. Northeast swell 1 metre. Poor visibility in periods of rain, with possible thunderstorms from afternoon.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Sunday: Northwest 15 knots, easing to variable 10 knots at night. Monday: Variable 10 knots. Northerly 15 knots developing in the afternoon. Tuesday: Northeast rising to 20 knots.

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Kaipara

Forecast:

Saturday : Northerly 15 knots, rising to 25 knots this morning, easing to northwest 15 knots this evening. Sea becoming rough for a time. Southwest swell 1 metre, period 18 seconds. Northwest swell 2 metres developing for a time. Poor visibility in periods of rain, with possible thunderstorms from afternoon.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Sunday: Easing to variable 10 knots in the morning. Monday: Northerly 15 knots developing. Tuesday: Northeast rising to 20 knots.