Hastings

Marine Recreational Forecasts - Hawke Bay

Area Description:

Inshore waters between Cape Kidnappers and Portland Island.

Situation:

A south to southwest flow lies over the country, while a low lies east of New Zealand. This flow eases on Monday as a ridge builds over the South Island. On Tuesday, the ridge moves north onto the North Island, while a cold front moves onto the lower South Island. This cold front moves onto the North Island on Wednesday, followed by another ridge over the South Island. This front weakens over the North Island on Thursday, but a southerly flow persists over much of the country.

Warnings:

Gale warning for PORTLAND

Forecasts:

Sunday: Southwest 20 knots gusting 30 knots, easing to 15 knots for a time in the morning and afternoon. Moderate sea easing. Poor visibility in rain developing morning. Southerly swell 2 metres easing to 1.5 metres.

Outlook:

Outlook until midnight Wednesday: Monday: Southwest 25 knots. Occasional rain. Southerly swell 1.5 metres, rising to 2 metres. Tuesday: Southwest 25 knots, easing to southerly 15 knots later. A few showers. Southerly swell 2 metres easing to 1 metre. Wednesday: Southwest 10 knots, rising to southerly 20 knots later. Rain developing. Southerly swell 1 metre.

Swell:

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Portland

Forecast:

*GALE WARNING IN FORCE* Sunday : Southwest 30 knots, rising to 40 knots for a time in the evening south of Mahia. Sea becoming very rough for a time in the south. Southerly swell 4 metres, easing. Poor visibility in periods of rain. Thunderstorms possible from afternoon.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Monday: Southwest 30 knots. Sea rough. Moderate southerly swell. Tuesday: Southwest 30 knots, easing to southerly 20 knots later. Rough sea easing. Moderate southerly swell. Wednesday: Southwest 10 knots, rising to southerly 20 knots early.