Whakatāne

Marine Recreational Forecasts - Whakatāne

Area Description:

Bay of Plenty

Situation:

A low develops to the east of the country today, spreading a strong cold southerly flow across the nation, and then moves towards the Chatham Islands tomorrow. A large deep low lies near the Chatham Islands on Sunday. Meanwhile an associated strong cold southerly flow over central New Zealand eases. The southerly eases further on Monday as a ridge of high pressure spreads slowly onto the country. Another low from the Tasman sea approaches the country on Tuesday, bringing strong northerlies.

Warnings:

Forecasts:

For Bay of Plenty: Today: Southerly 10 knots, rising to 15 knots for a time in the morning. Turning southwest 10 knots in the afternoon. Sea slight. Poor visibility in rain for a time this morning and afternoon. Northerly swell 2 metres easing to 1.5 metres.

Outlook:

For Bay of Plenty: Saturday: Southwest 10 knots, turning southerly 10 knots in the morning. Partly cloudy. Northeast swell 1 metre. Sunday: Southwest 15 knots, easing to variable 5 knots late. Partly cloudy. Northeast swell 1 metre. Monday: Variable 5 knots, becoming southwest 15 knots early. Low cloud and drizzle, clearing. Northerly swell 1 metre dying out.

Swell:

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Plenty

5 Jun, 2025 03:18 PM

Forecast:

Friday: Southerly 10 knots, rising to southerly 20 knots but 30 knots offshore in the morning, then becoming westerly 20 knots everywhere in the afternoon. Sea becoming rough for a time offshore. Northerly swell 2 metres. Poor visibility in rain developing for a time in the morning and afternoon.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Saturday: Westerly 20 knots, turning southerly 15 knots in the morning. Moderate northerly swell. Sunday: Southwest 15 knots. Moderate northeast swell easing. Monday: Southwest 10 knots, rising to southerly 20 knots early.