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 Recreational Marine: Wellington Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 1654hrs Tuesday 16-Sep-2025 by MetService Situation: A southwesterly flow turns northwesterly over central and southern New Zealand today ahead of a front approaching from the Tasman Sea. The front moves up the South Island on Wednesday, with the flow over northern New Zealand turning northwest ahead of the front. The front moves north over the North Island on Thursday while weakening. A southerly flow following the front is then expected to ease on Friday, as a high over the north Tasman Sea extends a ride over the country behind the front. Northwesterlies strengthen over the South Island on Saturday ahead of another front approaching from the Tasman Sea. The front moves north over the country on Sunday. Forecast for Wellington Harbour and the south coast from Sinclair Head to Baring Head * Gale warning in force * Tuesday: Northerly 15 knots, rising to 25 knots gusting 35 knots this evening. Sea becoming rough this evening. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1.5 metres, easing to 1 metre. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 1.5 metres. Wednesday: Northwest 25 knots gusting 35 knots, rising to 30 knots gusting 40 knots in the morning and to 35 knots gusting 45 knots in the afternoon. Sea becoming very rough in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, fair visibility in a few showers. Thursday: Northwest 30 knots, easing to 20 knots in the afternoon. Showers, clearing. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southwest swell 1 metre developing. For Castlepoint: Southwest swell 1 metre developing. Friday: Turning southerly 20 knots early. Turning northeast 15 knots later. A few showers. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell rising to 2 metres for a time. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell rising to 2 metres. Saturday: Northerly 15 knots, rising to northwest 25 knots early. Partly cloudy. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southwest swell rising to 2 metres for a time. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 2 metres easing. High Tide at Wellington: Wednesday 0029 1.7 metres Wednesday 1254 1.8 metres Article © 2025 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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