Wellington

Marine Recreational Forecasts - Wellington

Area Description:

Wellington Harbour and the south coast from Sinclair Head to Baring Head.

Situation:

A ridge of high pressure weakens on Sunday and retreats to the North Island. Meanwhile, a weakening front reaches the South Island early Sunday morning, then stalls over southern parts of the South Island on Sunday afternoon. On Monday, a ridge lies across the country. On Tuesday, the ridge persists over New Zealand, while a deepening low remains slow-moving over the Tasman Sea. On Wednesday, the low and associated front approach slowly from the Tasman Sea. On Thursday, the deep low reaches the offshore waters of Fiordland, while the ridge shifts east of the country.

Warnings:

Nil for COOK

Forecasts:

Sunday: Northerly 10 knots, rising to 20 knots gusting 30 knots this morning, easing to 10 knots this evening. Changing southerly 10 knots overnight. Sea becoming moderate this morning, easing this evening. Mainly fine with evening cloud, and a possible shower overnight. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 1 metre developing. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 1 metre.

Outlook:

Outlook until midnight Wednesday: Monday: Southerly 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots in the morning. Partly cloudy. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 1 metre. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 1 metre. Tuesday: Becoming northerly 10 knots for a time in the morning. Partly cloudy. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 1 metre. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 1 metre. Wednesday: Variable 5 knots. Becoming fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell rising to 2 metres. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell rising to 2 metres.

Swell:

Marine Recreational Forecasts - Mana

Area Description:

Inshore waters from Pukerua Bay to Makara Beach.

Situation:

A ridge of high pressure weakens on Sunday and retreats to the North Island. Meanwhile, a weakening front reaches the South Island early Sunday morning, then stalls over southern parts of the South Island on Sunday afternoon. On Monday, a ridge lies across the country. On Tuesday, the ridge persists over New Zealand, while a deepening low remains slow-moving over the Tasman Sea. On Wednesday, the low and associated front approach slowly from the Tasman Sea. On Thursday, the deep low reaches the offshore waters of Fiordland, while the ridge shifts east of the country.

Warnings:

Nils for COOK and STEPHENS

Forecasts:

Sunday: Northerly 15 knots, turning northwest 15 knots this morning. Becoming variable 5 knots this afternoon. Sea slight. Mainly fine, but cloudy periods developing this morning.

Outlook:

Outlook until midnight Wednesday: Monday: Variable 5 knots. Fine. Tuesday: Becoming northwest 10 knots early. Easing to variable 5 knots later. Partly cloudy. Wednesday: Variable 5 knots. Becoming fine. Westerly swell 1 metre developing.

Swell:

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Castlepoint

Forecast:

Sunday : Northerly 20 knots, rising to 30 knots south of Cape Palliser in the morning. Becoming northerly 15 knots everywhere early evening. Turning southwest 15 knots overnight. Sea becoming rough for a time in the south. Long period southwest swell 1 metre.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Monday: Southerly 10 knots, changing northeast 15 knots in the afternoon. Southerly swell becoming moderate. Tuesday: Northerly 15 knots, changing southwest 10 knots early. Moderate southerly swell. Wednesday: Variable 10 knots, becoming northeast 15 knots early. Moderate southerly swell.

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Cook

Forecast:

Sunday : Northerly rising to 30 knots in the morning. Changing southerly 20 knots overnight. Rough sea easing.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Monday: Southerly 20 knots, easing to variable 10 knots in the morning. Tuesday: Variable 10 knots. Wednesday: Becoming southerly 15 knots for a time in the morning. Southerly swell becoming moderate.