Massive waves which smashed Tasmania on Friday are about to hit the country in a short but sharp burst of weather.
Weatherwatch.co.nz says although waves reached 14m high across the Tasman they'll only likely reach up to 8m high - primarily around Fiordland - while between 5m and 7m waves will hit the rest of the West Coast before moving up to the North Island late tomorrow.
The front will also bring with it gale-force winds, heavy rain and snow on the ranges with a cool southerly change.
Most places across the country will see a drop in temperature of between 4 and 7 degrees over the next few days.
