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 Recreational Marine: Hawke Bay Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 0530hrs Wednesday 04-Dec-2024 by MetService Nil for PORTLAND Situation: A ridge of high pressure moves slowly away north of the North Island today, while a strong moist northwest flow with embedded fronts affects the South Island. A weakening front moves north over central New Zealand on Thursday. A southwesterly flow develops over the country on Friday, then a ridge of high pressure moves over New Zealand from the Tasman Sea on Saturday. The ridge retreats to the North Island on Sunday, while a low pressure centre approaches the country from the southwest and drives a showery northwest flow over the South Island. Forecast issued at 0305hrs Wednesday 04-Dec-2024 Valid to 5 am Wednesday for Inshore waters between Cape Kidnappers and Portland Island. Wednesday: Northwest 15 knots, becoming easterly 10 knots early afternoon, rising to northeast 15 knots late afternoon. Turning northwest 15 knots late evening. Sea slight. Fine. Southerly swell 1 metre. Outlook until midnight Saturday: Thursday: Northwest 15 knots, easing to variable 5 knots for a time in the morning and afternoon. Fine. Southerly swell 1 metre easing to half a metre. Friday: Westerly 10 knots, turning southerly 15 knots for a time in the morning. Fine. Southerly swell 2 metres developing. Saturday: Northwest 10 knots, changing easterly 15 knots early. Changing westerly 10 knots late. Fine. Southerly swell 2 metres easing. High tide at Napier: 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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