Whangārei
At
12°C
- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
Cloudy periods with a few showers, possibly heavy. Westerlies dying out this evening.
Partly cloudy. A few showers from afternoon, possibly thundery with hail. Light winds.
A few showers before dawn, then fine. Southerlies developing for a time in the afternoon and evening.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Whangārei
Area Description:
Bream Head to Cape Colville
Situation:
A Tsunami marine advisory is in effect for ALL marine coastal areas including Stewart Island and Chatham Islands. Please refer to https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/ for details and updates. Showery westerlies dominate today while a front moves away from the Bay of Plenty. Tomorrow a deep low to the east of the country directs strong southerlies to the east of both islands and a front moves onto the lower South Island late evening. On Friday, a couple of weak fronts embedded in a southerly flow bring showers to mainly eastern parts of northern and central New Zealand, while a ridge of high pressure builds over the South Island from the Tasman Sea. Over the weekend, the ridge remains over the South Island, while east to southeast winds bring showers to eastern parts of the North Island.
Warnings:
Forecasts:
For Bream Head to Cape Colville: Today: Westerly 15 knots. Sea slight. EXPECT STRONG AND UNUSUAL CURRENTS AND UNPREDICTABLE SURGES AT THE SHORE. Fair visibility in a few showers. Northeast swell 3 metres easing to 1.5 metres.
Outlook:
For Bream Head to Cape Colville: Thursday: Westerly 15 knots, easing to variable 5 knots in the morning. Sea slight. EXPECT STRONG AND UNUSUAL CURRENTS AND UNPREDICTABLE SURGES AT THE SHORE. Poor visibility in a few showers. Possible thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Northeast swell 1.5 metres easing to 1 metre. Friday: Southerly 10 knots. A few showers developing. Northeast swell 1 metre. Saturday: Southerly 15 knots. Fine. Easterly swell 1 metre. Sunday: Southeast 20 knots. Partly cloudy. Easterly swell 1 metre.
Swell:
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Brett
Forecast:
Wednesday: Westerly 15 knots. Sea slight. Expect strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at shore. Northeast swell 3 metres easing. Fair visibility in a few showers.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Thursday: Westerly 15 knots. Sea slight. Expect strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at shore. Northeast swell 2 metres easing. Poor visibility in a few showers. Friday: Southerly 15 knots. Saturday: Southeast 15 knots. Moderate easterly swell easing. Sunday: Southerly 15 knots, becoming easterly 25 knots early. Sea becoming rough. Easterly swell becoming moderate.
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Colville
Forecast:
Wednesday: Westerly 15 knots. Sea slight. Expect strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at shore. Northeast swell 4 metres easing.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Thursday: Westerly 15 knots, easing to variable 10 knots in the afternoon. Sea slight. Expect strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at shore. Northeast swell 3 metres easing. poor visibility in a few showers. Possible afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Friday: Southwest 10 knots, turning southeast 15 knots in the morning. Moderate easterly swell easing. Saturday: Southerly 15 knots. Moderate easterly swell easing. Sunday: Southerly 15 knots, rising to southeast 25 knots early. Sea becoming rough. Easterly swell becoming moderate.