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 Recreational Marine: Christchurch Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 0309hrs Thursday 15-Jan-2026 by MetService Situation: A warm front stalls over the upper South Island today, while a cold front approaches the North Island from the west. Meanwhile, a low approaches central New Zealand and moves eastwards over the country tomorrow. A ridge of high pressure moves over the country from the southwest on Saturday, bringing a cooler southerly flow to most places. A large high covers the South Island on Sunday and extends over the North Island on Monday. Meanwhile a southeast flow remains over the North Island and an approaching low deepens from the west. Forecast for Inshore waters from Lyttelton Harbour to the Waimakariri River mouth Nil warnings Thursday: Northeast 10 knots, rising to easterly 20 knots in the morning, then easing to 15 knots in the evening. Sea becoming moderate in the morning, then easing in the evening. Poor visibility in rain. Friday: Southeast 15 knots, easing to 10 knots in the morning. Turning southwest 10 knots in the afternoon. Occasional rain or drizzle. Saturday: Southwest 15 knots. A few showers. Sunday: Southwest 10 knots, turning southeast 10 knots early. Partly cloudy. High Tide at Lyttelton: Thursday 1508 2.1 metres Friday 0342 2.2 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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