Wellington
At
16°C
- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
Fine. Northerlies, easing this afternoon.
Partly cloudy, with the chance of a shower in the evening. Northerlies.
Occasional rain, clearing in the evening. Northerlies, easing in the evening.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Wellington
Area Description:
Wellington, Mana
Situation:
A ridge of high pressure lies to the east of the country and a northeast flow affects much of northern and central New Zealand. A slow moving front lies over the Far North today and tomorrow, while northwesterlies affect the lower South Island as a front approaches from the south. A northeasterly flow predominates over northern and central New Zealand on Monday and Tuesday, with bands of rain moving over the country. Meanwhile, a southeast flow and weak fronts affect the south of the South Island. On Wednesday, a low may deepen east of the South Island spreading a strengthening southerly flow over southern and central New Zealand.
Warnings:
Forecasts:
For Wellington: Today: Northerly 10 knots but 15 knots about the south coast. Sea slight. Partly cloudy. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 2 metres dying out. Easterly swell 2 metres developing. For Mana: Today: Northerly 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots this evening. Sea slight. Partly cloudy.
Outlook:
For Wellington: Sunday: Northerly 10 knots but 15 knots about the south coast. Sea slight. Partly cloudy. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre dying out. For Castlepoint: Easterly swell 2 metres easing. Monday: Northerly 10 knots but 15 knots about the south coast. Showers, clearing. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre developing. For Castlepoint: Easterly swell 1 metre. Tuesday: Northerly 10 knots, changing southeast 15 knots early. Easing to variable 5 knots later. Rain developing. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell rising to 2 metres. Wednesday: Variable 5 knots, becoming southerly 20 knots early, rising to 35 knots later. Rain, turning to drizzle. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell rising to 2 metres. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 2 metres dying out. Easterly swell 3 metres developing. For Mana: Sunday: Variable 5 knots. Northerly 10 knots developing for a time in the morning and afternoon. Sea slight. Partly cloudy. Monday: Northerly 10 knots developing early, easing to variable 5 knots in the afternoon. Rain, clearing. Tuesday: Variable 5 knots, becoming southerly 15 knots early. Easing to variable 5 knots later. Rain developing. Wednesday: Variable 5 knots, becoming southerly 15 knots early, rising to 30 knots later. Rain, turning to drizzle.
Swell:
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Cook
Forecast:
Saturday: Northerly 20 knots, easing to 10 knots north of Cape Terawhiti in the afternoon. Moderate sea easing in the north.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Sunday: Northerly 20 knots but 10 knots north of Cape Terawhiti. Moderate sea in the south. Monday: Northerly 20 knots but 10 knots north of Cape Terawhiti, becoming northerly 25 knots in the morning. Becoming variable 10 knots but northerly 20 knots south of Cape Terawhiti in the afternoon. Sea becoming rough everywhere for a time. Tuesday: Becoming southerly 20 knots everywhere early. Wednesday: Southerly 15 knots, rising to 25 knots early, then to 45 knots later. Sea becoming high. Southerly swell becoming moderate.
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Castlepoint
Forecast:
Saturday: Northerly 20 knots. Sea moderate. Long period southwest swell 2 metres, offshore.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Sunday: Northerly 15 knots. Sea slight. Long period southwest swell 1 metre. Monday: Northerly 20 knots, easing to 10 knots in the evening. Southerly swell becoming moderate. Tuesday: Northeast 10 knots, rising to 30 knots later. Sea becoming rough. Moderate southerly swell. Wednesday: Northeast 30 knots, changing southwest 25 knots early, rising to 35 knots late. Sea becoming very rough. Moderate southeast swell dying out. Moderate northeast swell developing.