Whakatāne
At
19°C
- Sunrise:
- Sunset:
Rain, with heavy falls. Thunderstorms and downpours are possible. Easing to showers this later this evening as strong northerlies change southwesterly.
Rain with heavy falls, clearing by early morning then fine spells increasing. Southwesterlies, turning southeasterly by early morning.
Fine. Southeasterlies.
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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Whakatāne
Area Description:
Bay of Plenty
Situation:
Today, a front moves off the North Island and away to the east, leaving a ridge of high pressure over most of New Zealand. However, a weak front moves over the far south of the South Island from the west. Tomorrow, the ridge continues to build. A ridge of high pressure dominates northern and central New Zealand Monday to Wednesday. Meanwhile, a weak front passes over the lower South Island on Tuesday.
Warnings:
Forecasts:
For Bay of Plenty:
Outlook:
For Bay of Plenty: Saturday: Northerly 20 knots gusting 30 knots but westerly 15 knots west of White Island. Becoming southwest 15 knots everywhere early morning, then turning southeast 15 knots this afternoon. Moderate sea in the east, easing early morning. Fair visibility in a few showers. Northeast swell 3 metres easing. Sunday: Southeast 15 knots. Fine. Northeast swell 1.5 metres easing. Monday: Southerly 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots later. Fine. Easterly swell 1 metre. Tuesday: Variable 5 knots, becoming westerly 10 knots early. Partly cloudy. Easterly swell 1 metre dying out.