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 broad low to the east of the country spreads several associated troughs over New Zealand, followed by a narrow ridge from late today. Another low approaches from the west on Friday and Saturday, then moves onto the North Island Sunday, bringing a strong easterly flow to central New Zealand.

Warnings:

Nil for Brett

Forecasts:

Thursday: Westerly 10 knots. Sea slight. Partly cloudy. Northerly swell half to 1 metre.

Outlook:

Outlook until midnight Sunday: Friday: Northerly 15 knots developing in the afternoon. Mainly fine, rain in the evening. Northerly swell half to 1 metre. Saturday: Northerly 15 knots rising to northeast 25 knots late. Periods of rain. Northeast swell rising to 2 metres. Sunday: Tending northwest 25 knots. Rain easing to showers in the morning. Northeast swell easing to 1.5 metres.

Swell:

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Brett

Forecast:

Thursday : Westerly 15 knots, easing to variable 10 knots in the evening. Sea slight.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Friday: Becoming northerly 15 knots in the afternoon. Saturday: Rising to northeast 25 knots late. Sea becoming rough. Moderate northeast swell developing. Sunday: Becoming northwest 25 knots. Sea rough. Moderate northeast swell easing.

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Kaipara

Forecast:

Thursday : Westerly 15 knots, easing to variable 10 knots in the evening. Sea slight. Very long period southwest swell 1 metre. Fair visibility in a few showers.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Friday: Becoming northerly 20 knots in the afternoon. Saturday: Rising to northeast 25 knots late. Sea becoming rough. Moderate southwest swell developing. Sunday: Tending northwest 25 knots. Sea rough. Moderate southwest swell.