Wellington
At
12°C
- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
Partly cloudy. Northerlies, turning southerly for a time until evening.
Fine. Northwesterlies.
Mainly fine, chance of a shower until afternoon. Westerlies, turning northerly in the afternoon.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Wellington
Area Description:
Wellington, Mana
Situation:
A strong southwesterly flow affects New Zealand today and tomorrow, with heavy southwest swells developing about exposed coasts. The southwest flow affecting New Zealand eases on Sunday. On Monday a ridge of high pressure moves onto the north of the country, while a westerly flow strengthens over the South Island. On Tuesday, the ridge of high pressure weakens over northern New Zealand, and a west to northwest flow covers the remainder of the country. During Wednesday, a low pressure system moves onto central and southern New Zealand, while an associated front moves onto northern New Zealand.
Warnings:
Gale warning Strong wind advisory
Forecasts:
For Wellington: Today: Northwest 15 knots, changing southerly 20 knots gusting 30 knots this afternoon, then easing to southerly 10 knots late afternoon. Changing to northwest 25 knots gusting 35 knots everywhere this evening. Sea becoming rough this evening. Mainly fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre. For Castlepoint: Northeast swell 2 metres, easing to 1 metre. Southwest swell 1.5 metre. For Mana: Today: Westerly 25 knots gusting 35 knots. Changing southerly 15 knots this afternoon, easing to 10 knots late afternoon. Turning westerly 25 knots gusting 35 knots this evening. Rough sea easing for a time. Mainly fine. Northwest swell 1.5 to 2 metres. Southwest swell half a metre.
Outlook:
For Wellington: Saturday: Northwest 25 knots gusting 35 knots but 30 knots about the South Coast, rising to 30 knots gusting 40 knots but 35 knots gusting 45 knots about the South Coast for a time in the morning and early afternoon. Sea becoming very rough about the South Coast for a time in the morning and early afternoon. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre, rising to 3 metres. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 1.5 metre, rising to 3.5 metres. Northeast swell 1 metre, dying out. Sunday: Northwest 25 knots, easing to westerly 10 knots in the morning. Becoming northerly 10 knots in the afternoon. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 3 metres, easing to 2 metres. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 3 to 4 metres. Monday: Northwest 15 knots. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 2 metres, rising to 3 metres. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 3 metres. Tuesday: Northwest 20 knots. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southwest swell 3 metres easing to 1 metre. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 3 metres easing to 1 metre. For Mana: Saturday: Northwest 25 knots gusting 35 knots, rising to 30 knots gusting 40 knots in the morning, then easing to westerly 25 knots gusting 35 knots in the evening. Sea rough. Fine. Northwest swell 1 to 1.5 metres. Southwest swell half a metre. Sunday: Westerly 25 knots, easing to 15 knots in the morning. Fine. Northwest swell 1.5 metres, easing to 1 metres. Monday: Northwest 20 knots. Fine. Northwest swell 1 metre. Tuesday: Northwest 20 knots. A few showers developing. Northwest swell 1 metre.
Swell:
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Cook
Forecast:
Friday: Northwest 25 knots. But southerly 25 knots south of Cape Terawhiti. Becoming southerly 25 knots everywhere this afternoon. Southerly easing to 15 knots late afternoon, then changing northwest 25 knots this evening. Rough sea easing for a time. Long period southerly swell 1 metre. Northerly swell 1 metre.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Saturday: Northwest 35 knots, easing to 25 knots late evening. Very rough sea easing. Long period southerly swell rising to 4 metres. Northerly swell 1 metre, easing. Sunday: Westerly 25 knots, becoming northerly 15 knots south of Cape Terawhiti in the afternoon. Sea rough. Moderate southerly swell. Monday: Becoming northwest 35 knots but westerly 25 knots north of Cape Terawhiti early. Sea becoming very rough. Moderate southerly swell. Tuesday: Becoming northwest 30 knots everywhere early. Very rough sea easing. Moderate southerly swell easing.
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Castlepoint
Forecast:
Friday: Westerly 50 knots but southwest 30 knots south of Flat Point. Becoming northwest 35 knots but 50 knots in the north in the evening. High sea easing in the north. Northeast swell 2 metres offshore, easing. Long period southwest swell 2 metres. Fair visibility in a few afternoon showers.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Saturday: Westerly 40 knots, becoming westerly 25 knots but 35 knots north of Flat Point in the evening. Very rough sea easing in the south. Long period southwest swell rising to 5 metres, offshore. Northeast swell 1 metre, easing. Sunday: Southwest 15 knots but 25 knots north of Cape Palliser. Becoming northwest 10 knots everywhere in the morning. Rough sea in the north easing. Heavy southerly swell. Monday: Northwest 15 knots. Heavy southerly swell easing. Tuesday: Northwest 15 knots. Moderate southwest swell.