Wellington
At
- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
Mostly cloudy, afternoon fine breaks. Light winds, northerly developing at night.
Cloudy, rain developing in the evening. Northerlies developing in the morning, becoming fresh in the afternoon.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Wellington
Area Description:
Wellington Harbour and the south coast from Sinclair Head to Baring Head.
Situation:
A deep low over the Tasman Sea drives a strengthening northeasterly flow over the country. Several fronts associated with the low cross the country today and tomorrow. On Friday a front still affects the North Island while the low is expected to pass just south of the South Island. On Saturday the front clears the North Island and a ridge of high pressure moves onto the country. On Sunday another low forms in the Tasman Sea and approaches the North Island.
Warnings:
Nil for COOK
Forecasts:
Wednesday: Southerly 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots this morning. Northerly 10 knots developing this evening. Sea slight. Cloudy. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 1 metre, rising to 2 metres. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 1.5 metres, rising to 2 metres.
Outlook:
Outlook until midnight Saturday: Thursday: Northerly 10 knots, rising to 20 knots in the afternoon. Rain developing. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 2 metres easing to 1 metre. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 2 metres easing to 1 metre. Easterly swell 1 metre developing. Friday: Northerly 20 knots, easing to 10 knots late. Rain, clearing. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 1 metre dying out. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 1 metre dying out. Northeast swell rising to 2 metres. Saturday: Northerly 15 knots, becoming southerly 15 knots early. Easing to variable 5 knots later. Showers, clearing. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 1 metre developing. For Castlepoint - Northeast swell 2 metres dying out. Southeast swell 1 metre developing.
Swell:
Marine Recreational Forecasts - Mana
Area Description:
Inshore waters from Pukerua Bay to Makara Beach.
Situation:
A deep low over the Tasman Sea drives a strengthening northeasterly flow over the country. Several fronts associated with the low cross the country today and tomorrow. On Friday a front still affects the North Island while the low is expected to pass just south of the South Island. On Saturday the front clears the North Island and a ridge of high pressure moves onto the country. On Sunday another low forms in the Tasman Sea and approaches the North Island.
Warnings:
Gale warning for STEPHENS Nil for COOK
Forecasts:
Wednesday: Southeast 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots for a time this morning and afternoon. Northerly 15 knots developing late evening. Sea slight. Cloudy. Northwest swell 1 metre developing.
Outlook:
Outlook until midnight Saturday: Thursday: Northerly rising to 20 knots in the morning. Rain developing. Northwest swell 1 metre rising to 1.5 metres. Friday: Northerly 20 knots. Rain, clearing. Northwest swell rising to 2 metres. Saturday: Northerly 15 knots, changing southerly 20 knots early. Changing northerly 15 knots later. A few showers. Northwest swell easing to 1 metre.
Swell:
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Castlepoint
Forecast:
Wednesday : Variable 10 knots. Easterly 15 knots developing in the morning. Sea slight. Very long period southwest swell rising to 2 metres.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Thursday: Northeast 15 knots, rising to 25 knots in the morning. Sea becoming rough. Moderate southerly swell dying out. Moderate easterly swell developing. Friday: Northerly 30 knots, becoming northerly 15 knots but 25 knots north of Cape Palliser late. Sea rough. Moderate northeast swell. Saturday: Becoming southwest 25 knots but northwest 25 knots north of Cape Palliser early. Sea rough. Moderate northeast swell dying out. Moderate southerly swell developing.
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Cook
Forecast:
Wednesday : Southerly 15 knots, easing to variable 10 knots in the morning. Northerly 15 knots developing late evening. Sea slight. Very long period southerly swell rising to 2 metres.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Thursday: Northerly 15 knots, rising to 30 knots in the afternoon. Sea becoming rough. Moderate southerly swell easing. Friday: Northerly 30 knots, easing to northwest 15 knots late. Rough sea easing. Saturday: Northwest 15 knots, changing southerly 30 knots early. Changing northerly 20 knots later. Sea becoming rough for a time.