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 Recreational Marine: Wellington Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 2338hrs Tuesday 16-Dec-2025 by MetService Situation: A front lies over the upper South Island, preceded by strong north to northwesterlies, then moves north over the North Island today followed by cooler southwesterlies. The front moves away to the east of the North Island on Wednesday, and a weak ridge covers most of the country while another front approaches the lower South Island. This front is likely to move rapidly northwards over the South Island on Friday and the North Island on Saturday, followed by a cold southwesterly flow. Forecast for Wellington Harbour and the south coast from Sinclair Head to Baring Head * Strong wind advisory in force * Wednesday: Northwest 20 knots, becoming southwest 20 knots gusting 30 knots in the morning, then rising to 25 knots gusting 35 knots in the afternoon. Easing to southerly 20 knots in the evening. Sea becoming rough for a time in the afternoon and evening. Poor visibility in showers. Possible thunderstorms with hail, clearing by evening. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1.5 metres developing. For Castlepoint: Northeast swell 1 metre easing to half a metre. Southwest swell 2 metres developing. Thursday: Southerly 20 knots, easing to southerly 10 knots in the morning. Changing northerly 15 knots in the afternoon. Partly cloudy. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 2 metres easing. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 2 metres easing. Friday: Northerly 15 knots, rising to northwest 25 knots early, easing to 15 knots late. 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. Easterly swell 1 metre developing. Saturday: Northwest 10 knots, turning southerly 10 knots early. Changing northerly 15 knots later. A few showers. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 2 metres developing. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell rising to 2 metres. High Tide at Wellington: Wednesday 0341 1.6 metres Wednesday 1558 1.5 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. |
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