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 Recreational Marine: Christchurch Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 1130hrs Saturday 24-Jan-2026 by MetService Situation: A slow moving low lies to the southeast of the country, with an unstable westerly flow covering New Zealand. A high slowly builds across New Zealand on Monday, blanketing the country by the end of Tuesday. A northwest flow strengthens over the lower South Island late on Wednesday ahead of a weakening front that moves over the South Island on Thursday. Forecast for Inshore waters from Lyttelton Harbour to the Waimakariri River mouth * Strong wind advisory in force * Saturday: Southwest 20 knots gusting 30 knots, rising to 25 knots gusting 35 knots in the evening. Sea becoming rough in the evening. Cloudy with poor visibility in showers. Northeast swell 1.5 metres rising to 2 metres for a time. Sunday: Southwest 25 knots gusting 35 knots, easing to 20 knots in the morning. Rough sea easing in the morning. Mostly cloudy, fair visibility in scattered rain, clearing in the evening. Northeast swell 1 metre dying out. Monday: Southwest 20 knots, easing to variable 5 knots in the morning. Becoming southwest 10 knots in the evening. Occasional rain. Tuesday: Southwest 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots late. Partly cloudy. Wednesday: Variable 5 knots, becoming northeast 15 knots early. Easing to variable 5 knots later. Partly cloudy. High Tide at Lyttelton: Saturday 2152 2.3 metres Sunday 1017 2.3 metres Article © 2026 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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