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 Recreational Marine: Christchurch Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 0420hrs Wednesday 07-Jan-2026 by MetService Situation: A ridge of high pressure dominates most of New Zealand. A weak front over the far south of the South Island moves slowly north towards the central South Island today. Tomorrow, a front in the Tasman Sea moves onto Fiordland. A weak ridge of high pressure persists over the North Island Friday and Saturday. Meanwhile, a front over the South Island weakens on Friday. A further front in the Tasman Sea approaches the South Island on Saturday, moving northwards over southern and central New Zealand on Sunday. Forecast for Inshore waters from Lyttelton Harbour to the Waimakariri River mouth Nil warnings Wednesday: Variable 5 knots. Easterly 10 knots developing for a time in the afternoon and evening. Sea slight. Cloudy periods. Thursday: Variable 5 knots, becoming easterly 10 knots in the morning. Partly cloudy. Friday: Changing northwest 15 knots early. Changing easterly 20 knots in the morning, easing to 10 knots late. Fine. Saturday: Easterly 10 knots, changing northwest 20 knots early. Cloud clearing and becoming fine. High Tide at Lyttelton: Wednesday 0824 2.6 metres Wednesday 2054 2.4 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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