NZ Marine Forecast


 
regionAuckland

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Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 1330hrs Friday 24-May-2013 by MetService

Gale warning in force for Hauraki Gulf and Bream Head to Cape Colville
Strong wind advisory in force for Manukau and Waitemata Harbours

Situation:
A ridge spreads onto New Zealand today. A low approaches the North Island on Saturday from the Tasman Sea and moves across the North Island early Sunday, followed by a strong disturbed westerly flow over the country. The flow turns southwest over the North Island on Tuesday.

Forecast issued at 1046hrs Friday 24-May-2013
Valid to 1 pm Friday for Manukau and Waitemata Harbours, Hauraki Gulf and Bream Head to Cape Colville.
For Manukau and Waitemata Harbours:
Friday:
Variable 5 knots.
Sea smooth.
Fine weather.
Saturday:
Variable 5 knots. Northeast 10 knots developing in the morning rising to 15
knots in the afternoon, to 20 knots gusting 30 knots in the evening and to 25
knots gusting 35 knots at night.
Smooth sea becoming slight in the morning, moderate in the evening and rough at
night.
Fair visibility in showers, becoming poor visibility in rain in the afternoon.
For the Hauraki Gulf and Bream Head to Cape Colville:
Friday:
Southwest 10 knots easing to variable 5 knots this afternoon. Northeast 10 knots
developing tonight.
Slight sea becoming smooth this afternoon and slight again tonight.
Fine weather.
Saturday:
Northeast 10 knots rising to 20 knots gusting 30 knots in the morning, to 25
knots gusting 35 knots in the afternoon, and to 35 knots gusting 45 knots in the
evening.
Slight sea becoming moderate in the morning, rough in the afternoon and very
rough in the evening.
Fair visibility in showers, becoming poor visibility in rain in the afternoon.

Outlook until midnight Tuesday:
Sunday: Changing northwest 25 knots in the morning and southwest 20 knots in the
afternoon. Showers, possibly heavy, clearing in the morning.
Monday: Southwest rising to 25 knots. Cloudy periods.
Tuesday: Southwest rising to 35 knots. Showers developing.

Swell forecast to midnight Tuesday:
East Coast: Northerly half a metre or less, rising to 2 metres late Saturday and
to 3 metres for a time Sunday, then gradually dying out on Monday.
West Coast: Southwest 2 metres easing to 1 metre Saturday, then rising to 4
metres Monday and 5 to 6 metres on Tuesday.

High tide at Auckland:
Friday 1841 3.3 metres.
Saturday 0655 3.3 metres.
High tide at Onehunga:
Friday 2206 4.2 metres.
Saturday 1027 4.2 metres.


regionChristchurch
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Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 1330hrs Friday 24-May-2013 by MetService

NIL warning for CONWAY

Situation:
A ridge spreads onto New Zealand today, followed by a northwest flow. A weak front moves over the area late Sunday bringing a strong southwest over the South Island.

Forecast issued at 1101hrs Friday 24-May-2013
Valid to 1 pm Friday for Inshore waters from Lyttelton Harbour to the Waimakariri River mouth.
Friday:
Variable 5 knots. Northeast 10 knots developing this afternoon rising
to northerly 15 knots tonight.
Smooth sea becoming slight this afternoon.
Fine weather.
Saturday:
Northerly 15 knots, rising to 20 knots gusting 30 knots in the
evening.
Slight sea becoming moderate in the evening.
Fine weather.

Outlook until midnight Tuesday:
Sunday: Becoming northwest 25 knots in the morning then turning
westerly in the evening. Fine.
Monday: Westerly 25 knots, changing southwest 30 knots later. Showers
developing later.
Tuesday: Southwest 30 knots. Showers.

Swell forecast to midnight Tuesday:
Southeast half a metre or less, dying out today then redeveloping on
Monday and rising to 1.5 metres on Tuesday. Northeast half a metre at
times.

High tide at Lyttelton:
Friday 1530 2.5 metres.
Saturday 0353 2.4 metres.


regionCoromandel
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Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 1330hrs Friday 24-May-2013 by MetService

GALE warning for PLENTY for tomorrow

Situation:
A ridge spreads onto New Zealand today. A low approaches the North Island on Saturday from the Tasman Sea and moves across the North Island early Sunday, followed by a strong disturbed westerly flow over the country. The flow turns southwest over the North Island on Tuesday.

Forecast issued at 1058hrs Friday 24-May-2013
Valid to 1 pm Friday for Inshore waters from Great Mercury Island to Mayor Island to Matakana Island.
Gale warning.
Friday:
Southerly 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots this afternoon. Northeast 10
knots developing tonight.
Slight sea becoming smooth this afternoon and slight again tonight.
Fine weather.
Saturday:
Northeast 10 knots rising to 20 knots gusting 30 knots in the morning, to 25
knots gusting 35 knots but 30 knots gusting 40 knots north of Slipper Island
early evening and to 30 knots gusting 40 knots but 35 knots gusting 45 knots in
the north at night.
Slight sea becoming moderate in the morning, rough early evening, and very rough
in the north at night.
Fair visibility in showers, becoming poor visibility in rain in the afternoon.

Outlook until midnight Tuesday:
Sunday: Changing westerly 25 knots in the morning. Rain, with some heavy falls,
clearing in the morning.
Monday: Westerly 25 knots. Long fine spells.
Tuesday: Southwest 30 knots. A few showers.

Swell forecast to midnight Tuesday:
Northerly half a metre or less, rising to 2 metres overnight Saturday and to 3
metres for a time Sunday, then gradually dying out on Monday.

High tide at Tauranga:
Friday 1825 1.9 metres.
Saturday 0639 1.9 metres.


regionKapiti
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Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 1330hrs Friday 24-May-2013 by MetService

GALE warning for COOK
NIL warning for STEPHENS

Situation:
A ridge spreads onto New Zealand today. A low approaches the North Island on Saturday from the Tasman Sea and moves across the North Island early Sunday, followed by a strong disturbed westerly flow over the country. The flow turns southwest over the area late Monday.

Forecast issued at 1100hrs Friday 24-May-2013
Valid to 1 pm Friday for Inshore waters from Waitarere to Pukerua Bay and out to Kapiti Island.
Strong wind advisory.
Friday:
Variable 5 knots. Northeast 10 knots developing tonight.
Smooth sea becoming slight tonight. Fine weather.
Saturday:
Northerly 10 knots rising to northwest 25 knots gusting 35 knots in
the morning, easing to 20 knots gusting 30 knots in the afternoon and
to northerly 15 knots in the evening.
Slight sea becoming rough in the morning, moderate in the afternoon
and slight in the evening.
Cloudy periods, fair visibility in isolated showers.

Outlook until midnight Tuesday:
Sunday: Tending westerly and rising to 35 knots in the afternoon. A
few early and late showers, otherwise fine.
Monday: Westerly easing to 25 knots in the evening. Fine spells and
the odd shower.
Tuesday: Changing southwest 25 knots. Showers developing.

Swell forecast to midnight Tuesday:
Northwest 1 metre developing Saturday and rising to 3 metres late
Sunday or early Monday, then easing to 1 metre on Tuesday. Southwest
1 metre developing Tuesday.

High tide at Plimmerton:
Friday 2058 1.7 metres.
Saturday 0919 1.7 metres.


regionMana
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Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 1330hrs Friday 24-May-2013 by MetService

GALE warning for COOK
NIL warning for STEPHENS

Situation:
A ridge spreads onto New Zealand today. A low approaches the North Island on Saturday from the Tasman Sea and moves across the North Island early Sunday, followed by a strong disturbed westerly flow over the country. The flow turns southwest over the area late Monday.

Forecast issued at 1100hrs Friday 24-May-2013
Valid to 1 pm Friday for Inshore waters from Pukerua Bay to Makara Beach.
Strong wind advisory.
Friday:
Southerly 10 knots easing to variable 5 knots this afternoon. Northerly 10 knots
developing this evening rising to 15 knots tonight.
Slight sea becoming smooth for a time this afternoon.
Mainly fine. Fair visibility in a few showers developing tonight.
Saturday:
Northerly 15 knots rising to northwest 25 knots gusting 35 knots in the morning ,
easing to 20 knots gusting 30 knots at night.
Slight sea becoming rough in the morning and moderate at night.
Cloudy periods, fair visibility in isolated showers.

Outlook until midnight Tuesday:
Sunday: Tending westerly and rising to 30 knots. A few showers early showers,
then mainly fine.
Monday: Westerly easing to 20 knots in the evening. Mainly fine.
Tuesday: Changing southwest 30 knots. Showers developing.

Swell forecast to midnight Tuesday:
Northwest 1 metre developing Saturday and rising to 2 metres late Sunday or
early Monday, then easing to half a metre on Tuesday. Southwest 1 metre
developing Tuesday.

High tide at Plimmerton:
Friday 2058 1.7 metres.
Saturday 0919 1.7 metres.


regionNorthland
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Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 1330hrs Friday 24-May-2013 by MetService

GALE warning for BRETT for tomorrow

Situation:
A ridge spreads onto New Zealand today. A low approaches the North Island on Saturday from the Tasman Sea and moves across the North Island early Sunday, followed by a strong disturbed westerly flow over the country. The flow turns southwest over the North Island on Tuesday.

Forecast issued at 1047hrs Friday 24-May-2013
Valid to 1 pm Friday for The Bay of Islands and inshore waters from Cape Brett to the Poor Knights Islands to Bream Head.
Gale warning.
Friday:
Variable 5 knots. Northeast 10 knots developing tonight.
Slight sea becoming smooth for a time this afternoon and evening.
Fine weather.
Saturday:
Northeast 10 knots rising to 15 knots in the morning, to 25 knots
gusting 35 knots in the afternoon and to 35 knots gusting 45 knots in
the evening.
Slight sea becoming rough in the afternoon and very rough in the
evening.
Fair visibility in showers, becoming poor visibility in rain in the
afternoon.

Outlook until midnight Tuesday:
Sunday: Changing northwest 25 knots in the morning and southwest 15
knots in the afternoon. Showers clearing in the morning.
Monday: Southwest rising to 25 knots. Long fine spells.
Tuesday: Southwest rising to 30 knots. Showers developing.

Swell forecast to midnight Tuesday:
Northerly half a metre or less, rising to 2 metres late Saturday and
to 3 metres for a time Sunday morning, then gradually dying out on
Monday.

High tide at Whangarei:
Friday 1910 3.0 metres.
Saturday 0724 3.0 metres.


regionWellington
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Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 1330hrs Friday 24-May-2013 by MetService

GALE warning for COOK

Situation:
A ridge spreads onto New Zealand today. A low approaches the North Island on Saturday from the Tasman Sea and moves across the North Island early Sunday, followed by a strong disturbed westerly flow over the country. The flow turns southwest over the area late Monday.

Forecast issued at 1054hrs Friday 24-May-2013
Valid to 1 pm Friday for Wellington Harbour and the south coast from Sinclair Head to Baring Head.
Strong wind advisory.
Friday:
Southerly 10 knots easing to variable 5 knots this afternoon. Northerly 10 knots
developing this evening rising to 15 knots tonight.
Slight sea becoming smooth for a time this afternoon.
Mainly fine. Fair visibility in a few showers developing tonight.
Saturday:
Northerly 15 knots rising to northwest 25 knots gusting 35 knots in the morning
then easing to 20 knots gusting 30 knots at night.
Slight sea becoming rough in the morning and moderate at night.
Cloudy periods, fair visibility in isolated showers.

Outlook until midnight Tuesday:
Sunday: Northwest 20 knots, rising to 35 knots for a time in the afternoon. A
few early morning showers then fine.
Monday: Northwest 20 knots dying out in the evening. Mainly fine.
Tuesday: Becoming southerly 35 knots. Showers developing.

Swell forecast to midnight Tuesday:
For Wellington South Coast: Southerly about 2 metres easing to 1 metre on
Saturday, then rising to 2 metres on Monday and 4 metres on Tuesday. For
Palliser Bay and Castlepoint: Southerly about 2 metres easing to 1 metre
Saturday, then rising to 2 metres Monday and 4 metres on Tuesday.

High tide at Wellington:
Friday 1549 1.7 metres.
Saturday 0420 1.6 metres.
High tide at Plimmerton:
Friday 2058 1.7 metres.
Saturday 0919 1.7 metres.