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:

A ridge of high pressure lies over most of New Zealand today, before slowly retreating eastwards. Strong northwesterlies develop over most of the country on Saturday, ahead of a trough which moves over New Zealand on Sunday and Monday.

Warnings:

Nil for Brett

Forecasts:

Friday: Variable 5 knots. Becoming easterly 10 knots early morning. Rising to northeast 15 knots late morning and to 20 knots in the afternoon. Sea becoming moderate. Cloudy periods, chance evening shower. Northeast swell rising to 1.5 metres.

Outlook:

Outlook until midnight Monday: Saturday: Northeast 20 knots. Mostly cloudy, a few showers. Northeast swell rising to 2 metres. Sunday: Northerly 15 knots. Mostly cloudy, a few showers. Northeast swell easing to 1 metre. Monday: Northerly 15 knots. Cloudy periods, chance shower. Northeast swell 1 metre.

Swell:

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Brett

Forecast:

Friday : Variable 10 knots but easterly 15 knots north of Cape Brett. Becoming northeast 20 knots everywhere in the morning. Sea becoming moderate. Northeast swell 1 metre. Fair visibility in a few afternoon showers.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Saturday: Northeast 20 knots. Northeast swell becoming moderate. Sunday: Northeast 15 knots. Moderate northeast swell easing. Monday: Northeast 15 knots.

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Kaipara

Forecast:

Friday : Variable 10 knots but easterly 15 knots north of Hokianga Harbour. Becoming northeast 15 knots but 25 knots in the north in the morning. Sea becoming rough in the north. Long period southwest swell 3 metres, easing. North of Cape Reinga: Northeast swell 1 metre.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Saturday: Becoming northeast 20 knots everywhere in the morning. Rough sea in the north easing. Moderate southwest swell easing. Sunday: Northerly 15 knots. Monday: Northerly 15 knots.