Napier
At
15°C
- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
Occasional rain. Southeasterlies, becoming strong easterlies in the afternoon.
Rain. Fresh northeasterlies.
Rain, easing in the morning. Fresh northeasterlies.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Napier
Area Description:
Hawke Bay
Situation:
Tropical Cyclone Tam is expected to move southward from the tropics into the Tasman Sea today. Strong northeasterly winds, reaching severe gales with gusts to 120 km/h, and heavy rain are expected for the upper North Island today and tomorrow. Meanwhile a ridge moves eastwards off the South Island. Tropical Cyclone Tam is expected to transition to a subtropical low on Thursday. The deep low continues to move slowly southwards over the Tasman Sea on Friday and Saturday. A strong, moist northeasterly flow associated with the low continues to spread across New Zealand. Over the weekend, the low begins to weaken, and a southerly flow develops over the southern South Island.
Warnings:
Strong wind advisory
Forecasts:
For Hawke Bay: Today: Southeast 20 knots, rising to easterly 25 knots gusting 35 knots this afternoon. Sea becoming rough this afternoon. Fair visibility in showers. Southeast swell 1 metre, rising to 2 metres.
Outlook:
For Hawke Bay: Thursday: Easterly 25 knots. Occasional rain. Southeast swell 2 metres easing to 1 metre. Friday: Northeast 25 knots. Occasional rain, clearing. Easterly swell 1 metre. Saturday: Northeast 25 knots, easing to 15 knots early. Becoming fine. Easterly swell 1 metre.
Swell:
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Portland
Forecast:
Wednesday: Easterly 25 knots. Sea rough. Long period southwest swell 2 metres. Easterly swell rising to 2 metres. Fair visibility in occasional rain.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Thursday: Easterly 30 knots. Sea rough. Moderate southwest swell easing. Easterly swell becoming heavy. Friday: Northeast 30 knots. Sea rough. Heavy northeast swell easing. Saturday: Northerly 30 knots. Sea rough. Moderate northeast swell.