Recreational Marine: Wellington Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 2030hrs Saturday 04-May-2024 by MetService Situation: A ridge of high pressure covers much of the country today and tomorrow. A weak trough affects the upper North Island tomorrow. A cold front moves over the South Island from the southwest on Monday, then weakens over the North Island early Tuesday, followed by another ridge. A weak cold front moves northeast over the South Island later Wednesday. Forecast issued at 1630hrs Saturday 04-May-2024 Valid to 8 pm Saturday for Wellington Harbour and the south coast from Sinclair Head to Baring Head. Saturday: Northerly 10 knots but 15 knots about the south coast. Becoming variable 5 knots everywhere this evening. Sea slight. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 3 metres, easing to 2.5 metres. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 3.5 metres easing to 3 metres. Sunday: Variable 5 knots, becoming northerly 10 knots in the morning. Rising to northwest 20 knots in the evening. Sea becoming moderate. Cloud clearing. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 2.5 metres, easing to 1.5 metres. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 3 metres easing to 2 metres. Outlook until midnight Wednesday: Monday: Northwest 20 knots, becoming southerly 10 knots late morning, rising to 25 knots in the afternoon. A few showers developing. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southwest swell rising to 2.5 to 3 metres. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell rising to 2.5 metres. Tuesday: Southerly 20 knots, easing to southeast 10 knots early. Partly cloudy. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 2.5 metres easing to 1.5 metres. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 3 metres easing to 2 metres. Wednesday: Easing to variable 5 knots early. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 1 to 1.5 metres. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 2 metres easing to 1.5 metres. High tide at Wellington: High tide at Plimmerton: Article © 2024 Metservice, Funded by the NZ Government Data is for information only. New Zealand City disclaims all liability or responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from the action or failure to act by any person in reliance on any information provided herein. |
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