Whakatāne
At
18°C
- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
Fine. Southwesterlies, dying out early evening.
Fine. Light winds.
Cloud increasing throughout the day, with rain at night. Northeasterlies developing for a time in the afternoon and evening.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Whakatāne
Area Description:
Bay of Plenty
Situation:
A strong southwesterly flow over the country eases today as a ridge of high pressure builds from the west. The high pressure system moves east over New Zealand tomorrow. The high pressure system covers the majority of New Zealand on Friday and throughout the weekend. A weak front brings rain to the south of the South Island late on Friday. Meanwhile, a slow-moving trough lies to the northeast of the North Island, directing a southeast flow over northern regions.
Warnings:
Forecasts:
For Bay of Plenty: Today: Southwest 15 knots but variable 5 knots east of Moutohora Island. Easterly 10 knots developing in the east this evening. Sea slight. Fine. Northerly swell half a metre.
Outlook:
For Bay of Plenty: Thursday: Southwest 10 knots but easterly 10 knots east of Moutohora Island. Becoming variable 5 knots everywhere in the morning. Northeast 10 knots developing for a time in the afternoon. Sea slight. Fine. Northerly swell half a metre or less. Friday: Southeast 10 knots, turning northeast 10 knots in the morning. Occasional rain. Northerly swell 1 metre developing. Saturday: Easterly 15 knots. Rain, clearing. Northeast swell rising to 2 metres. Sunday: Southeast 20 knots. Becoming fine. Northeast swell 2 metres easing for a time.
Swell:
Marine Coastal Forecasts - Plenty
Forecast:
Wednesday: Southwest 20 knots, easing to variable 10 knots this evening. Moderate sea easing. Northwest swell 1 metre, easing.
Outlook:
Outlook following 3 days: Thursday: Variable 10 knots. Sea slight. Friday: Northeast 15 knots. Saturday: Easterly 15 knots, rising to 25 knots early. Sea becoming rough. Northeast swell becoming moderate. Sunday: Easterly 30 knots, becoming southeast 15 knots but easterly 25 knots offshore late. Sea rough at times. Moderate easterly swell.