Whakatāne
At
16°C
- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
Fine, then becoming partly cloudy towards evening. Southeasterlies, dying out this evening.
Fine, but the chance of a shower from evening. Light winds.
Partly cloudy. Southeasterlies, becoming fresh in the morning.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Whakatāne
Area Description:
Bay of Plenty
Situation:
A ridge of high pressure builds over much of the country today, while a trough will be to the north of the North Island. A strong cold front pushes over the South Island on Monday, followed by a cold, southerly flow. On Tuesday, a front is expected to stall and weaken over the upper South Island. A moist easterly flow over northern New Zealand should strengthen during Tuesday and Wednesday as a sub-tropical low approaches from the north. A new ridge builds over the South Island, which weakens on Thursday.
Warnings:
Forecasts:
For Bay of Plenty: Today: Southeast 15 knots, easing to southeast 10 knots this evening. Sea slight. Partly cloudy. Northeast swell 1.5 metres rising to 2 metres.
Outlook:
For Bay of Plenty: Monday: Southeast 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots in the morning. Northeast 15 knots developing in the afternoon, turning easterly 10 knots in the evening, and then southeast 10 knots overnight. Sea slight. Cloud increasing in the morning. Fair visibility in the occasional evening shower. Northeast swell 1 metre. Tuesday: Southeast 10 knots, rising to 20 knots in the morning. Partly cloudy. Northeast swell 1 metre. Wednesday: Southeast 25 knots. Mostly cloudy, with a few showers developing. Northeast swell rising to 2 metres. Thursday: Easterly 20 knots, rising to 30 knots early. Occasional rain. Northeast swell rising to 4 metres.
Swell:
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Plenty
Forecast:
Sunday: Southeast 20 knots but 30 knots offshore, becoming easterly 20 knots everywhere in the evening. Rough sea offshore, easing. Northeast swell 2 metres.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Monday: Easterly 15 knots. Sea slight. Northeast swell 2 metres, easing. Tuesday: Easterly 15 knots, rising to southeast 25 knots in the morning. Becoming southeast 15 knots but easterly 25 knots offshore in the afternoon. Sea becoming rough. Moderate easterly swell. Wednesday: Southeast 15 knots but easterly 25 knots offshore. Rising to easterly 30 knots everywhere early. Sea rough. Moderate easterly swell. Thursday: Easterly 35 knots. Sea very rough. Northeast swell becoming heavy.