Marine Recreational Forecasts - Wellington

Area Description:

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

Situation:

A low moves over the upper North Island today through to Wednesday. Meanwhile, a weak front moves over the South Island today and early Tuesday, before a ridge builds over the country again from the south.

Warnings:

Nil for Cook

Forecasts:

Monday: Variable 5 knots. Southerly 10 knots developing this afternoon, rising to 20 knots this evening. Sea becoming moderate in the evening. Cloud increasing. Fair visibility in rain developing in the evening. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell half a metre or less. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell half a metre. Northeast 1 metre.

Outlook:

Outlook until midnight Thursday: Tuesday: Southerly rising to 30 knots early morning, easing to 20 knots late evening. A few morning showers, then fine breaks increasing. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell rising to 1.5 metres. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell rising to 1.5 metres. Northeast swell 1 metre. Wednesday: Southerly 20 knots, easing to 10 knots late evening. Morning cloud then fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 1.5 metres. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 1.5 metres. Northeast swell 1 metre. Thursday: Southerly 10 knots. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell easing to 1 metre. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell easing to 1 metre. Northeast swell easing to half a metre.

Swell:

Marine Recreational Forecasts - Mana

Area Description:

Inshore waters from Pukerua Bay to Makara Beach.

Situation:

A low moves over the upper North Island today through to Wednesday. Meanwhile, a weak front moves over the South Island today and early Tuesday, before a ridge builds over the country again from the south.

Warnings:

Gale warning for Stephens Nil for Cook

Forecasts:

Monday: Variable 5 knots. Becoming southwest 10 knots this afternoon, rising to southerly 20 knots this evening. Sea becoming moderate in the evening. Cloud increasing. Fair visibility in rain developing in the evening.

Outlook:

Outlook until midnight Thursday: Tuesday: Southerly rising to 30 knots early morning, easing to 20 knots late evening. A few morning showers, then fine breaks increasing. Northwest swell half a metre developing for a time. Southwest swell half a metre developing. Wednesday: Southerly gradually easing to 10 knots by late evening. Morning cloud then fine. Southwest swell half a metre dying out. Thursday: Easing to variable 5 knots early, but southwest 10 knots for a time in the afternoon and evening. Fine.

Swell:

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Castlepoint

Forecast:

Monday : Northeast 15 knots. Becoming variable 10 knots south of Cape Palliser this morning. Southwest 20 knots developing in the south this evening. Sea becoming moderate in the south. Northeast swell 1 metre developing. Fair visibility in rain developing in the evening.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Tuesday: Becoming southerly 30 knots everywhere early morning, easing to 20 knots in the evening. Sea becoming rough for a time. Southwest swell becoming moderate. Wednesday: Tending southeast and easing to 10 knots in the evening. Moderate southwest swell. Thursday: Easing to variable 10 knots. Moderate southwest swell.

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Cook

Forecast:

Monday : Variable 10 knots. Southerly 15 knots developing this afternoon, rising to 30 knots this evening. Sea becoming rough. Fair visibility in rain developing in the evening.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Tuesday: Southerly rising to 40 knots early morning, easing to 25 knots late evening. Sea becoming very rough for a time. Wednesday: Tending southeast and easing to 15 knots in the evening. Rough sea easing. Thursday: Easing to variable 10 knots later.