"The critical period is during March and April, when we need settled conditions," he said.
The windy weather is set to die down in to the week ahead.
Severe northwest gusts plagued the country for the most of the weekend, with gales of up to 198km/h recorded in Foveaux Strait.
MetService Meteorologist Tom Adams said Hawke's Bay was in store for a mostly settled week, as the end of spring rolls over.
"The good news is that the weather will calm down through the last few days noting the start of summer on Thursday."
Mr Adams said today would be mostly sunny with cloud increasing from the afternoon and northwesterlies.
A high of 26C will be felt in Napier.
"A weakening front will gradually move to the North Island on Wednesday, bringing a period of rain to the west and a few showers to the east.
"By Thursday, a ridge has settled over the country bringing light winds and dry conditions for most. Although there will be a fair bit of cloud trapped under the ridge, summer should start off mostly dry, at least until more fronts approach the country into the weekend," Mr Adams said.
Tomorrow will see a few showers developing from the afternoon, with northwesterlies.
Later in the week, there will be fine breaks, with the chance shower and southwest winds dying out on Thursday.
Strong winds have driven big swells up the west coast with large waves currently working up the east as well.
Mr Adams said people heading out on the water must take care.