Whakatāne

Marine Recreational Forecasts - Whakatāne

Area Description:

Bay of Plenty

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

Forecasts:

For Bay of Plenty: Today: Westerly 25 knots gusting 35 knots, easing to 20 knots gusting 30 knots in the morning. Rising to westerly 25 knots gusting 35 knots for a time in the afternoon and evening. Rough sea at times. Fair visibility in morning showers, clearing to fine in the afternoon. Northwest swell 2 metres, easing to 1 metre. Northeast swell 1.5 metres, easing to 1 metre.

Outlook:

For Bay of Plenty: Saturday: Westerly 20 knots. Fine. Northwest swell 1 metre dying out. Northeast swell 1 metre, easing to half a metre. Sunday: Westerly 15 knots. Fine. Monday: Westerly 15 knots. Fine.

Swell:

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Plenty

29 May, 2025 06:29 PM

Forecast:

Friday: Westerly 35 knots, easing to 25 knots in the morning. Very rough sea easing. Northwest swell rising to 4 metres offshore for a time. Northeast swell 3 metres, easing.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Saturday: Westerly 25 knots. Sea rough. Moderate northwest swell easing. Sunday: Westerly 20 knots. Monday: Westerly 20 knots.