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 Recreational Marine: Christchurch Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 1028hrs Tuesday 27-Jan-2026 by MetService Situation: A southwest flow over New Zealand weakens today as a ridge of high pressure spreads over the country from the west. The ridge moves onto the North Island tomorrow and a northwest flow develops over the South Island as a front approaches southern New Zealand. A weakening front moves northeast over the South Island on Thursday, while a ridge covers the North Island. A ridge of high pressure covers the country on Friday and Saturday. Forecast for Inshore waters from Lyttelton Harbour to the Waimakariri River mouth Nil warnings Tuesday: Southwest 20 knots, easing to 10 knots this afternoon before easing to variable 5 knots in the evening. Moderate sea easing. Fine spells. Wednesday: Variable 5 knots. Northeast 15 knots developing in the morning, then rising to 20 knots in the afternoon before easing to variable 5 knots in the evening. Sea becoming moderate for a time in the afternoon and evening. Morning cloud otherwise fine. Thursday: Variable 5 knots, becoming westerly 15 knots for a time in the morning and afternoon. Partly cloudy. Friday: Variable 5 knots, becoming northeast 15 knots early. A few showers. Saturday: Northeast 10 knots, becoming westerly 10 knots early. Changing easterly 15 knots later. Rain developing. High Tide at Lyttelton: Tuesday 1203 2.3 metres Wednesday 0031 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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