Whakatāne
At
11°C
- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
Fine. Southerlies, fresh for a time this evening.
Mainly fine with passing high cloud. Southerlies.
Fine. Southerlies.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Whakatāne
Area Description:
Bay of Plenty
Situation:
A ridge of high pressure builds over the South Island today, while a southerly flow affects the North Island. Tomorrow, the ridge extends over the rest of the country, and a southeast flow covers the North Island. On Tuesday a ridge of high pressure over New Zealand starts to weaken, while a front approaches from the Tasman Sea, bringing northeasterlies to the South Island. On Wednesday, the front moves onto the country. On Thursday, the front crosses New Zealand, with a northwest flow spreading over the country behind it. On Friday, a large trough of low pressure from over the Tasman Sea moves onto New Zealand.
Warnings:
Forecasts:
For Bay of Plenty: Today: Southerly 20 knots, changing southeast 20 knots but 15 knots west of Moutohora Island in the evening. Sea moderate in the east. Fine. Northeast swell 1 metre.
Outlook:
For Bay of Plenty: Monday: Southeast 20 knots but 15 knots west of Moutohora Island, easing to 15 knots but 10 knots in the west in the morning. Sea moderate in the east, easing in the morning. Partly cloudy. Easterly swell 1 metre. Tuesday: Southeast 15 knots but 10 knots west of Moutohora Island, becoming 15 knots everywhere in the morning. Partly cloudy. Easterly swell 1 metre dying out. Wednesday: Southerly 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots early. Partly cloudy. Easterly swell 1 metre developing. Thursday: Variable 5 knots, becoming southeast 10 knots early. Turning northeast 15 knots later. Occasional rain. Easterly swell 1 metre dying out.
Swell:
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Plenty
Forecast:
Sunday: Southerly 20 knots. Sea moderate. Northerly swell 1 metre, easing. Easterly swell 1 metre.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Monday: Southeast 20 knots, easing to 10 knots offshore. Moderate sea easing offshore. Easterly swell 1 metre. Tuesday: Southeast 15 knots. Easing to variable 10 knots in the evening. Wednesday: Variable 10 knots. Thursday: Northerly 10 knots, rising to 20 knots later.