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Recreational Marine: Wellington Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 0435hrs Saturday 10-Jan-2026 by MetService Situation: A slow moving ridge of high pressure lies over the North Island, while fronts embedded in a northwest flow affect the South Island. Tomorrow, another front preceded by a strong moist northwesterly flow moves northeast over the South Island On Monday a Ridge extends over the North Island while a front affects the far south and moves rapidly moves away to the east. On Tuesday and Wednesday a ridge of high pressure covers the country. Forecast for Wellington Harbour and the south coast from Sinclair Head to Baring Head * Strong wind advisory in force * Saturday: Northerly 20 knots gusting 30 knots, rising to 30 knots gusting 40 knots in the afternoon. Sea becoming rough. Partly cloudy. Sunday: Northwest 30 knots, rising to 40 knots in the morning. Occasional rain. Monday: Northwest 30 knots, changing southeast 10 knots early. Showers clearing. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 2 metres developing. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 2 metres developing. Tuesday: Easterly 10 knots, becoming northerly 20 knots early. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 2 metres easing. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 2 metres easing. High Tide at Wellington: Saturday 1129 1.7 metres Saturday 2356 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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