Recreational Marine: Wellington Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 2030hrs Thursday 21-Nov-2024 by MetService Gale warning for COOK Situation: A strong southwest flow covers Aotearoa/New Zealand on Thursday, with unsettled weather in many areas. The strong southwesterlies slowly ease during Friday as a high pressure system over the Tasman Sea moves closer to the country. During Saturday, a high lies over most of the country. The high moves north on Sunday and Monday, while a front moves onto the southern South Island, bringing rain and strong winds. Forecast issued at 1639hrs Thursday 21-Nov-2024 Valid to 8 pm Thursday for Wellington Harbour and the south coast from Sinclair Head to Baring Head. Strong wind advisory. Thursday: Southerly 25 knots gusting 35 knots, rising to 30 knots gusting 40 knots this evening. Sea rough. Poor visibility in showers, possibly heavy with thunderstorms, clearing later this evening. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 2 metres developing. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 2 metres developing. Friday: Southerly 30 knots gusting 40 knots, easing to 15 knots early morning and then to variable 5 knots late morning. Becoming northerly 15 knots but 20 knots about the south coast in the afternoon. Easing to variable 5 knots in the evening. Rough sea easing early morning. Mainly fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 2 metres easing. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 2 metres easing. Outlook until midnight Monday: Saturday: Variable 5 knots. Southerly 15 knots developing in the morning. Partly cloudy. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell rising to 3 metres. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell rising to 3 metres. Sunday: Southeast 15 knots, turning northerly 15 knots early. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 3 metres easing. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 3 metres easing. Monday: Northerly 20 knots. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay - Southerly swell 2 metres dying out. For Castlepoint - Southerly swell 2 metres easing. 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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