Tauranga
At
17°C
- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
A few showers, clearing to fine this afternoon. Northwesterlies, changing fresh southwesterly this afternoon, easing this evening.
Fine. Light winds, southeasterlies developing in the evening.
Partly cloudy. Southerlies.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Tauranga
Area Description:
Bay of Plenty
Situation:
A deep low pressure system directs a strong cold southerly flow over New Zealand as it moves east today and tomorrow. A ridge of high pressure begins to move onto the South Island tomorrow. A deep low is forecast to move away to the east of New Zealand on Saturday and southerlies begin to ease as a ridge of high pressure builds in from the southwest. The ridge extends over most of the country on Sunday and Monday bringing settled weather conditions.
Warnings:
Gale warning
Forecasts:
For Bay of Plenty: Today: Northwest 40 knots gusting 50 knots, easing to westerly 30 knots gusting 40 knots in the afternoon and then to 25 knots in the evening. Very rough sea easing in the afternoon. Poor visibility in showers, clearing in the afternoon. Possible morning thunderstorms east of Whakatane. Northeast swell 2.5 metres easing to 1.5 metres.
Outlook:
For Bay of Plenty: Friday: Westerly 25 knots, easing to 10 knots in the morning. Turning southerly 10 knots in the afternoon. Fine. Northerly swell 1.5 metres dying out. Saturday: Southerly 15 knots. Partly cloudy. Sunday: Southerly 15 knots. Fine.
Swell:
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Plenty
Forecast:
Thursday: Northwest 25 knots, rising to 35 knots in the morning, then easing to westerly 25 knots in the evening. Sea becoming very rough for a time. Northeast swell 2 metres easing. Northwest swell 3 metres developing offshore. Poor visibility in occasional rain, easing in the afternoon. Possible morning thunderstorms.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Friday: Westerly 25 knots, easing to 15 knots in the morning. Turning southerly 10 knots in the evening. Rough sea easing. Moderate northwest swell dying out. Saturday: Southerly 15 knots. Sunday: Southerly 20 knots.