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 Recreational Marine: Wellington Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 2301hrs Thursday 15-Jan-2026 by MetService Situation: A low from the Tasman Sea an associated cold front moves eastwards over the country today. A ridge of high pressure moves over the country from the southwest on tomorrow, bringing a cooler southerly flow to most places. On Sunday, a large high covers the South Island, while a disturbed easterly flow becomes established over the North Island. On Monday and Tuesday, high pressures lie across the South Island, while a disturbed and strong easterly flow covers the North Island. Forecast for Wellington Harbour and the south coast from Sinclair Head to Baring Head Nil warnings Friday: Southerly 10 knots. Changing northerly 15 knots in the morning, then rising to 20 knots gusting 30 knots early afternoon. Changing southerly 20 knots gusting 30 knots late afternoon. Sea becoming moderate in the afternoon. Cloudy with poor visibility in showers. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre rising to 2 metres. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 1 metre. Easterly swell 1 metre. Saturday: Southerly 20 knots. Occasional rain, clearing. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 2 metres easing. For Castlepoint: Northeast swell 1 metre. Southerly swell 1 metre dying out. Sunday: Southeast 20 knots. A few showers. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre. For Castlepoint: Northeast swell 1 metre dying out. Southerly swell 1 metre developing. Monday: Southeast 20 knots, easing to 10 knots late. Partly cloudy. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre. For Castlepoint: Southeast swell 1 metre. High Tide at Wellington: Friday 0345 1.6 metres Friday 1605 1.5 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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