Christchurch
At
5°C
- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
Periods of rain, with snow lowering to 500 metres in the morning. Southerlies, strong in exposed places, easing in the morning.
Occasional rain. Strong southwesterlies.
Showers, easing in the morning. Fresh southwesterlies, easing.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Christchurch
Area Description:
Christchurch
Situation:
A large deep low lies near the Chatham Islands today and tomorrow, spreading a strong cold southerly flow across the country. On Monday the deep low near the Chatham Islands moves away to the east, and the strong cold southerly flow over New Zealand eases as a ridge of high pressure spreads slowly onto the country. On Tuesday northerlies strengthen ahead of a front in the Tasman Sea. The front crosses the country on Wednesday as another low in the Tasman Sea approaches.
Warnings:
Forecasts:
For Christchurch: Today: Southerly 20 knots. Turning southwest 15 knots in the afternoon, then rising to 20 knots in the evening. Moderate sea at times. Poor visibility in occasional rain. Northeast swell half a metre or less.
Outlook:
For Christchurch: Sunday: Southwest 20 knots. Low cloud and drizzle developing. Monday: Southwest 15 knots. Occasional rain, clearing. Tuesday: Southwest 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots early. Becoming northeast 15 knots later. Cloud clearing and becoming fine.
Swell:
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Conway
Forecast:
Saturday: Southerly 35 knots, rising to 45 knots north of Kaikoura Peninsula early morning. Becoming southerly 35 knots everywhere late morning. Sea becoming high for a time in the north. Long period southerly swell rising to 5 metres offshore. Poor visibility in rain.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Sunday: Southwest 35 knots, easing to 25 knots in the morning. Very rough sea easing. Heavy southeast swell easing. Monday: Southwest 30 knots, easing to southerly 20 knots south of Kaikoura Peninsula early. Sea rough. Moderate southeast swell. Tuesday: Southeast 25 knots but southwest 25 knots north of Kaikoura Peninsula. Sea rough. Moderate southeast swell.
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Rangitata
Forecast:
Saturday: Southerly 25 knots. Sea rough. Southeast swell 4 metres. Southwest swell 1 metre, dying out. Poor visibility in showers.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Sunday: Southerly 20 knots. Rough sea easing. Heavy southeast swell. Monday: Southerly 20 knots, easing to 10 knots late. Heavy southeast swell easing. Tuesday: Southwest 10 knots, changing northeast 15 knots early. Moderate southeast swell easing.
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Chatham Islands
Forecast:
Saturday: Southeast 40 knots, turning northeast 35 knots in the morning. Very rough sea. Southeast swell rising to 6 metres for a time. Northerly swell 1 metre. Poor visibility in rain. Possible thunderstorms from afternoon.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Sunday: Northeast 35 knots, becoming southeast 25 knots in the afternoon. Very rough sea easing. Heavy southeast swell. Monday: Southerly 30 knots. Sea rough. Heavy southerly swell. Tuesday: Southerly 30 knots, easing to southwest 20 knots early. Rough sea easing. Heavy southerly swell easing.