Whakatāne

Marine Recreational Forecasts - Whakatāne

Area Description:

Bay of Plenty

Situation:

A ridge of high pressure covers New Zealand today, then moves away to the east on Sunday as a front moves onto the South Island. On Monday the front moves north over central New Zealand, and during Tuesday the front moves over northern New Zealand. On Wednesday, a large low pressure system over the Tasman Sea moves slowly towards New Zealand, while an associated front moves onto the country. On Thursday, the large low pressure system moves slowly onto New Zealand.

Warnings:

Forecasts:

For Bay of Plenty: Today: Variable 5 knots. Easterly 10 knots developing in the afternoon, turning northeast 10 knots in the evening. Sea slight. Mainly fine. Turning cloudy in the evening with a chance of a light shower.

Outlook:

For Bay of Plenty: Sunday: Northeast 10 knots, changing northerly 15 knots in the afternoon, then rising to 20 knots in the evening. Sea becoming moderate in the evening. Mostly cloudy. Chance of shower. Northeast swell half a metre developing. Monday: Northerly 15 knots. Rain developing. Northerly swell 1 metre. Tuesday: Northerly 15 knots, easing to variable 5 knots later. Rain, clearing. Northeast swell 1 metre. Wednesday: Variable 5 knots, becoming northerly 10 knots early, rising to 20 knots later. Showers developing. Northerly swell rising to 2 metres.

Swell:

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Plenty

24 May, 2025 12:59 AM

Forecast:

Saturday: Easterly 15 knots. Sea slight.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Sunday: Northeast 15 knots. Sea slight. Monday: Northerly 20 knots. Northerly swell becoming moderate. Tuesday: Northwest 20 knots, easing to 10 knots late. Moderate northeast swell. Wednesday: Northerly 15 knots, rising to 25 knots later. Sea becoming rough. Moderate northerly swell.