Wellington

Marine Recreational Forecasts - Wellington

Area Description:

Wellington Harbour and the south coast from Sinclair Head to Baring Head.

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 COOK

Forecasts:

Gale warning. Sunday: Southerly 20 knots gusting 30 knots, rising to 25 knots gusting 35 knots in the morning and to 35 knots gusting 45 knots in the afternoon. Sea becoming very rough in the afternoon. Poor visibility in morning rain, easing to showers in the afternoon. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 2.5 metres, rising to 4 metres. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 2.5 to 3 metres.

Outlook:

Outlook until midnight Wednesday: Monday: Southerly 35 knots gusting 45 knots easing to 25 knots early morning, easing to 15 knots in the evening. Occasional rain, clearing. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 4 metres easing to 3 metres. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell rising to 3 metres. Tuesday: Southerly 15 knots, easing to variable 5 knots early. Becoming northerly 10 knots later. A few showers. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 3 metres easing to 1 metre. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 3 metres easing. Wednesday: Northerly 10 knots, changing southerly 20 knots early. Rain developing. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 1 metre, rising to 2 metres. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell rising to 2 metres.

Swell:

Marine Recreational Forecasts - Mana

Area Description:

Inshore waters from Pukerua Bay to Makara Beach.

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 warnings for COOK and STEPHENS

Forecasts:

Strong wind advisory. Sunday: Southerly 15 knots, rising to 25 knots gusting 35 knots in the morning. Sea becoming rough in the morning. Poor visibility in rain developing morning, easing to showers in the afternoon.

Outlook:

Outlook until midnight Wednesday: Monday: Southerly 25 knots gusting 35 knots, easing to 20 knots in the evening. Cloudy. Tuesday: Southerly 15 knots, turning westerly 10 knots early. Becoming northeast 10 knots later. Fine. Wednesday: Easterly 10 knots, becoming southerly 20 knots early. Occasional rain.

Swell:

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Castlepoint

Forecast:

*GALE WARNING IN FORCE* Sunday : Southwest 30 knots rising to 40 knots in the afternoon. Sea becoming very rough. Southerly swell 3 metres, rising to 4 metres south of Cape Palliser. Poor visibility in periods of rain. Thunderstorms possible in the morning and afternoon.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Monday: Southerly 35 knots, easing to 25 knots late. Very rough sea easing. Heavy southerly swell easing. Tuesday: Southerly 25 knots, easing to variable 10 knots later. Rough sea easing. Moderate southerly swell easing. Wednesday: Northerly 10 knots, changing southerly 25 knots early. Sea becoming rough.

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Cook

Forecast:

*GALE WARNING IN FORCE* Sunday : Southerly 35 knots rising to 45 knots by early afternoon. Sea becoming high. Southerly swell rising to 4 metres for a time. Poor visibility in rain, then turning to showers from afternoon.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Monday: Southerly 45 knots easing to 35 knots early then to 20 knots late. High sea easing. Moderate southerly swell. Tuesday: Southerly 20 knots, easing to variable 10 knots early. Becoming northerly 15 knots later. Moderate southerly swell easing. Wednesday: Northerly 15 knots, changing southerly 25 knots early. Sea becoming rough.