Marine Recreational Forecasts - Bay Of Plenty

Area Description:

Inshore waters from Matakana Island to Mayor Island to Motiti Island and then east to Torere River mouth.

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 Plenty

Forecasts:

Saturday: Northerly 15 knots, rising to 20 knots this afternoon. Becoming northwest 15 knots this evening. Sea becoming moderate for a time afternoon and evening. Poor visibility in periods of rain. Northeast swell half a metre to a metre.

Outlook:

Outlook until midnight Tuesday: Sunday: Becoming westerly 15 knots in the morning. The odd morning shower, then fine. Northeast swell half a metre. Monday: Turning northwest 10 knots in the afternoon. Fine spells. Isolated showers developing late. Northeast swell half a metre or less. Tuesday: Turning northerly 15 knots. Cloudy periods and a few showers. Northeast swell half a metre.

Swell:

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Plenty

Forecast:

Saturday : Northerly rising to 20 knots this evening. Sea becoming moderate. Northeast swell 1 metre. Fair visibility in periods of rain.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Sunday: Becoming westerly 15 knots in the morning. Rough sea easing. Monday: Turning northerly 10 knots. Tuesday: Rising to northeast 15 knots.