Wellington
At
7°C
- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
Fine spells. Southeasterlies dying out by evening.
Mainly fine with areas of morning frost, then cloud increasing at night. Northerlies developing in the evening.
A few showers, turning to rain for a time in the afternoon. Strong northerlies, easing in the evening.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Wellington
Area Description:
Wellington, Mana
Situation:
Today, A trough of low pressure affecting the northern parts of the North Island moves away, while a second trough approaches the east coast of the North Island. Otherwise New Zealand is dominated by a ridge. Tomorrow, northerly flow develops over the South Island ahead of a series of fronts On Thursday, frontal rain-bands move north over southern and central New Zealand, followed by showery westerlies. On Friday, the fronts clear the upper North Island and showery southwesterlies cover the country, easing later. On Saturday, a weak ridge of high pressure moves onto New Zealand, while a trough affects the south of the South Island later.
Warnings:
Forecasts:
For Wellington: Today: Variable 5 knots. Southeast 10 knots developing about the south coast for a time in the evening. Sea slight. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 1 to 1.5 metres. For Mana: Today: Variable 5 knots. Sea smooth. Mainly fine.
Outlook:
For Wellington: Wednesday: Variable 5 knots. Northerly 15 knots developing in the afternoon. Sea slight. Partly cloudy. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre. For Castlepoint: Southeast swell 1.5 metres. Thursday: Northerly 10 knots, rising to northwest 20 knots in the morning. Showers, clearing. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Nil significant. For Castlepoint: Southeast swell 1 metre. Friday: Northwest 20 knots, easing to westerly 10 knots late. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southwest swell 1 metre developing. For Castlepoint: Southeast swell 1 metre. Saturday: Westerly 10 knots, changing southeast 15 knots early. Easing to variable 5 knots late. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell rising to 2 metres. For Castlepoint: Southeast swell 1 metre. For Mana: Wednesday: Variable 5 knots. Northerly 15 knots developing in the afternoon. Sea slight. Partly cloudy. Thursday: Northerly 10 knots, rising to 20 knots in the morning. Becoming westerly 15 knots in the evening. Rain, turning to showers. Northwest swell 1 metre developing. Friday: Westerly 20 knots. Fine. Northwest swell 1 metre. Saturday: Westerly 15 knots, turning southeast 10 knots early. Easing to variable 5 knots late. Fine. Northwest swell 1 metre dying out.
Swell:
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Cook
Forecast:
Tuesday: Southerly 20 knots, easing to variable 10 knots in the evening. Moderate sea easing. Long period southerly swell 1 metre.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Wednesday: Northerly 10 knots, rising to 20 knots in the evening. Sea becoming moderate. Long period southerly swell 1 metre, easing. Thursday: Northerly 15 knots, rising to northwest 30 knots in the morning. Sea becoming rough. Friday: Northwest 25 knots, becoming westerly 15 knots but 25 knots north of Cape Terawhiti late. Rough sea easing in the south. Saturday: Southwest 15 knots but 25 knots north of Cape Terawhiti. Sea rough in the north.
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Castlepoint
Forecast:
Tuesday: Southeast 15 knots, easing to variable 10 knots in the evening. Sea slight. Long period southwest swell 2 metres.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Wednesday: Variable 10 knots. Northerly 15 knots developing in the evening. Sea slight. Long period southwest swell 2 metres, easing. Southeast swell 1 metre developing. Thursday: Northerly 15 knots, rising to 25 knots in the morning. Sea becoming rough. Friday: Northwest 30 knots, easing to westerly 20 knots early. Rough sea easing. Saturday: Southwest 20 knots, easing to 10 knots late. Southerly swell becoming moderate.