Wellington

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Sunrise:
Sunset:
22°C14°C

Fine. Northerlies developing before dawn, then light winds and afternoon sea breezes from afternoon.

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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Wellington

Marine Recreational Forecasts - Wellington

Area Description:

Wellington Harbour and the south coast from Sinclair Head to Baring Head.

Situation:

A ridge of high pressure extends across the Tasman Sea and covers Aoteoroa/ New Zealand this weekend. High pressure continues to cover the country on Monday before a frontal band of rain affects the far south of the South Island in the evening. The front will push northwards across the South Island on Tuesday while weakening, meanwhile high pressure will cover the North Island. The front continues to weaken as it moves northwards over central New Zealand on Wednesday, while a ridge of high pressure spreads over the South Island.

Warnings:

Nil for COOK

Forecasts:

Saturday: Northerly 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots this morning. Southerly 10 knots developing early afternoon, then turning to northerly 10 knots this evening. Sea slight. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell half a metre to 1 metre. For Castlepoint - Northeast swell half a metre dying out. Southerly swell 1 metre.

Outlook:

Outlook until midnight Tuesday: Sunday: Northerly 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots in the morning. Becoming southeast 15 knots in the afternoon. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 1 metre, rising to 1.5 metres. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 1 metre, rising to 2 metres. Monday: Southeast 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots early. Becoming northerly 15 knots later. Partly cloudy. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 1 metre dying out. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 2 metres easing. Tuesday: Northerly 15 knots, rising to 25 knots for a time in the morning. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Nil significant. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 1 metre.

Swell:

Marine Recreational Forecasts - Mana

Marine Recreational Forecasts - Mana

Area Description:

Inshore waters from Pukerua Bay to Makara Beach.

Situation:

A ridge of high pressure extends across the Tasman Sea and covers Aoteoroa/ New Zealand this weekend. High pressure continues to cover the country on Monday before a frontal band of rain affects the far south of the South Island in the evening. The front will push northwards across the South Island on Tuesday while weakening, meanwhile high pressure will cover the North Island. The front continues to weaken as it moves northwards over central New Zealand on Wednesday, while a ridge of high pressure spreads over the South Island.

Warnings:

Nils for COOK and STEPHENS

Forecasts:

Saturday: Variable 5 knots. Southwest 10 knots developing for a time this morning. Northwest 10 knots developing this afternoon, turning northeast 10 knots this evening. Sea slight. Fine. Northwest swell half a metre or less. Southwest swell half a metre or less.

Outlook:

Outlook until midnight Tuesday: Sunday: Northeast 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots in the morning. Becoming southeast 15 knots in the afternoon. Fine. Northwest swell half a metre or less. Southwest swell half a metre or less. Monday: Southeast 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots early. Becoming northwest 15 knots later. Partly cloudy. Tuesday: Northerly 15 knots, rising to northwest 25 knots early. Fine. Northwest swell 1 metre developing.

Swell:

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Castlepoint

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Castlepoint

Forecast:

Saturday : Southwest 15 knots, easing to variable 10 knots in the afternoon. Sea slight. Long period southwest swell 1 metre.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Sunday: Variable 10 knots. Southerly swell becoming moderate. Monday: Variable 10 knots, becoming northeast 20 knots early. Moderate southerly swell easing. Tuesday: Northerly 20 knots.

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Cook

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Cook

Forecast:

Saturday : Variable 10 knots. Sea slight. Southerly swell 1 metre at times.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Sunday: Variable 10 knots. Southwest 15 knots developing in the morning. Turning southeast 15 knots in the afternoon. Monday: Southeast 10 knots, changing northwest 20 knots early. Tuesday: Northerly 20 knots, rising to northwest 30 knots early, easing to 20 knots late. Sea becoming rough for a time.