 |
|
|
 Recreational Marine: Christchurch Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 1109hrs Thursday 20-Nov-2025 by MetService Situation: A ridge of high pressure over the South Island spreads onto central and northern New Zealand today, then remains slow moving tomorrow. Meanwhile, a front moves onto the far south, then weakens as it drifts slowly up the South Island tomorrow. On Saturday, the weak front moves onto the upper South Island, while the ridge remains over the North Island and a new ridge builds over southern New Zealand. On Sunday and Monday, a ridge prevails across much New Zealand, while a weak trough lingers over the northeast of the North Island. Forecast for Inshore waters from Lyttelton Harbour to the Waimakariri River mouth Nil warnings Thursday: Southwest 15 knots, changing easterly 10 knots in the afternoon. Sea slight. Mainly fine. Northeast swell half a metre dying out. Friday: Easterly 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots early morning. Southwest 20 knots gusting 30 knots developing in the evening. Sea becoming moderate. Fine apart from evening cloud. Northeast swell half a metre developing. Saturday: Southwest 20 knots, turning southeast 10 knots in the morning. Turning northeast 15 knots in the afternoon. Cloudy. Sunday: Northeast 15 knots, easing to variable 5 knots early. Becoming easterly 15 knots later. Cloud clearing and becoming fine. Monday: Southeast 15 knots, turning northeast 15 knots later. Occasional rain, clearing. High Tide at Lyttelton: Thursday 1734 2.1 metres Friday 0606 2.2 metres Article © 2025 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. |
|
| ||