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 Recreational Marine: Wellington Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 2241hrs Thursday 29-Jan-2026 by MetService Situation: A ridge expands to cover the country today as a front moves away to the east. The ridge persists through Saturday. High pressure covering most of the country gradually shifts east on Sunday as a frontal rain band moves onto Fiordland from the Tasman Sea, preceded by a strong northwest flow. The front then moves north over the South Island during Monday and onto the North Island later in the day. During Tuesday, the front moves to the north of the North Island and a southwest flow spreads over the country. Forecast for Wellington Harbour and the south coast from Sinclair Head to Baring Head Nil warnings Friday: Southerly 15 knots, rising to southerly 20 knots for a time early afternoon, before easing to variable 5 knots late afternoon. Northerly 15 knots developing in the evening. Sea becoming moderate for a time early afternoon. Morning cloud clearing to fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell half a metre rising to 1.5 metres. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell half a metre rising to 2 metres. Northeast swell half a metre. Saturday: Northerly 15 knots, rising to 25 knots in the morning, easing to 15 knots in the evening. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 2 metres easing. Easterly swell 1 metre developing. Sunday: Northerly 20 knots. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 1 metre. Easterly swell 1 metre dying out. Monday: Northerly 20 knots, rising to northwest 30 knots early, easing to 20 knots later. Cloud clearing and becoming fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre dying out. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 1 metre dying out. High Tide at Wellington: Friday 0243 1.8 metres Friday 1512 1.6 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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