Recreational Marine: Christchurch Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 0715hrs Monday 06-May-2024 by MetService Situation: A weak trough affects the upper North Island on Monday, while a cold front crosses the South Island from the southwest. The front then weakens over the North Island early Tuesday, followed by a ridge. Another cold front moves north over the South Island during Wednesday, then weakens over the North Island on Thursday, followed by another ridge. Forecast issued at 0641hrs Monday 06-May-2024 Valid to 7 am Monday for Inshore waters from Lyttelton Harbour to the Waimakariri River mouth. Monday: Westerly 10 knots turning southwest 10 knots late morning, rising to 20 knots for a time this afternoon. Sea becoming moderate for a time this afternoon. Partly cloudy. Fair visibility in a few afternoon showers. Outlook until midnight Thursday: Tuesday: Variable 5 knots, becoming northeast 10 knots in the afternoon. Fine. Wednesday: Northeast 10 knots, changing southerly 15 knots later. Fine, but showers developing late. Thursday: Southerly 15 knots, turning westerly 10 knots late. A few showers, clearing. Easterly swell half a metre developing. High tide at Lyttelton: 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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