Wellington
At
12°C
- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
Morning cloud, then fine. Northerlies.
Fine. Strong northwesterlies, easing in the morning.
Fine. Northwesterlies, easing.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Wellington
Area Description:
Wellington, Mana
Situation:
A strong southwesterly flow affects New Zealand today and tomorrow, with heavy southwest swells developing about exposed coasts. The southwest flow affecting New Zealand eases on Sunday. On Monday a ridge of high pressure moves onto the far north of the country with a westerly flow farther south. On Tuesday, a ridge of high pressure affects the far north but a westerly flow covers the remainder of the country.
Warnings:
Strong wind advisory Strong wind advisory
Forecasts:
For Wellington: Today: Northwest 15 knots, rising to 20 knots in the morning, then to northwest 25 knots gusting 35 knots in the afternoon. Sea becoming rough in the afternoon. Mainly fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre. For Castlepoint: Northeast swell 2 metres, easing to 1 metre. Southwest swell 1 metre. For Mana: Today: Southerly 20 knots gusting 30 knots, changing westerly 20 knots in the morning. Rising to westerly 25 knots gusting 35 knots around midday. Sea becoming rough around midday. Mainly fine. Northwest swell 1.5 to 2 metres. Southwest swell half a metre.
Outlook:
For Wellington: Saturday: Northwest 25 knots, easing to 10 knots in the evening. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre, rising to 3 metres. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 1 metre, rising to 3 metres. Northeast swell 1 metre, dying out. Sunday: Northwest 15 knots. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell easing to 2 metres. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 3 metres easing. Monday: Northwest 10 knots, becoming northeast 10 knots late. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 2 metres. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 2 metres. For Mana: Saturday: Northwest 25 knots. Fine. Northwest swell 1.5 metres, easing to 1 metre. Southwest swell half a metre, rising to 1 metre. Sunday: Westerly 20 knots, easing to 10 knots later. Fine. Northwest swell 1 metre. Monday: Westerly 10 knots, rising to northwest 20 knots early, easing to 10 knots later. Fine. Westerly swell 1 metre.
Swell:
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Cook
Forecast:
Friday: Northwest 20 knots, rising to 30 knots in the morning. Sea becoming rough. Long period southerly swell 1 metre. Northerly swell 1 metre.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Saturday: Northwest 30 knots. Sea rough. Southerly swell becoming moderate. Sunday: Westerly 25 knots, becoming westerly 20 knots but variable 10 knots south of Cape Terawhiti later. Rough sea easing. Moderate southerly swell. Monday: Becoming westerly 20 knots everywhere early, easing to northwest 10 knots in the south in the morning. Moderate southerly swell.
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Castlepoint
Forecast:
Friday: Southwest 20 knots, changing westerly 40 knots in the morning. Sea becoming very rough. Northeast swell 3 metres offshore, easing. Long period southwest swell 1 metre. Fair visibility in a few afternoon showers.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Saturday: Westerly 40 knots, easing to southwest 15 knots in the afternoon. Very rough sea easing. Southwest swell becoming heavy. Sunday: Westerly 10 knots, rising to 20 knots early. Easing to southwest 10 knots later. Heavy southwest swell easing. Monday: Westerly 10 knots. Moderate southerly swell.