Whakatāne
At
7°C
- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
Mainly fine, some passing high cloud. Northeasterlies easing this evening.
Fine with morning frosts. Southeasterlies.
Partly cloudy, with occasional rain from afternoon. Southerlies, easing in the morning.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Whakatāne
Area Description:
Bay of Plenty
Situation:
A ridge of high pressure extends over New Zealand today, and a southeast flow dominates the North Island. Tomorrow, the ridge weakens and a front from the Tasman Sea approaches bringing a northeast flow over the South Island. On Wednesday, the front moves onto the country. On Thursday, the front crosses New Zealand, with a northwest flow spreading over the country behind it. On Friday, a large trough of low pressure from over the Tasman Sea moves onto New Zealand.
Warnings:
Forecasts:
For Bay of Plenty: Today: Southeast 15 knots but 10 knots west of Moutohora Island. Becoming southeast 15 knots everywhere in the evening. Sea slight. Partly cloudy. Easterly swell 1 metre.
Outlook:
For Bay of Plenty: Tuesday: Southeast 15 knots, easing to 10 knots for a time in the morning and early afternoon. Sea slight. Mainly fine. Easterly swell 1 metre dying out. Wednesday: Southeast 15 knots, changing northeast 10 knots in the afternoon. Rain developing. Easterly swell 1 metre. Thursday: Northeast 15 knots. Occasional rain. Easterly swell 1 metre dying out. Friday: Northeast 20 knots, rising to 30 knots later. Occasional rain. Northeast swell 2 metres developing.
Swell:
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Plenty
Forecast:
Monday: Southeast 15 knots. Sea slight. Easterly swell 1 metre.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Tuesday: Southeast 15 knots. Sea slight. Easterly swell rising to 2 metres. Wednesday: Easterly 15 knots. Moderate easterly swell. Thursday: Northeast 15 knots. Moderate easterly swell easing. Friday: Northerly 20 knots, rising to 30 knots later. Sea becoming rough. Northeast swell becoming moderate.