Whakatāne
At
15°C
- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
Fine. Fresh westerlies, easing this evening.
Fine. Westerlies picking up for a time during the day.
Fine. Westerlies, easing at night.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Whakatāne
Area Description:
Bay of Plenty
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:
Strong wind advisory
Forecasts:
For Bay of Plenty: Today: Westerly 25 knots gusting 35 knots, easing to 20 knots gusting 30 knots this evening. Rough sea easing this evening. Fine. Northwest swell 2 metres, easing to 1 metre. Northeast swell 1.5 metres, easing to 1 metre.
Outlook:
For Bay of Plenty: Saturday: Westerly 20 knots gusting 30 knots. Sea moderate. Occasional cloud. Chance of a morning shower. Northwest swell 1 metre dying out. Northeast swell 1 metre, easing to half a metre. Sunday: Westerly 20 knots, easing to 15 knots in the morning. Fine. Monday: Westerly 15 knots. Fine. Tuesday: Westerly 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots late. Partly cloudy.
Swell:
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Plenty
Forecast:
Friday: Westerly 25 knots. Sea rough. Northeast swell 2 metres, easing, Northwest swell 3 metres offshore, easing.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Saturday: Westerly 25 knots. Sea rough. Northwest swell 2 metres offshore, easing. Sunday: Southwest 25 knots, easing to 15 knots in the evening. Rough sea easing. Monday: Westerly 15 knots. Tuesday: Westerly 15 knots.