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 Recreational Marine: Auckland Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 1915hrs Wednesday 24-Apr-2024 by MetService Nil Situation: A ridge of high pressure over the country moves north today as northwesterlies strengthen over the South Island ahead of an approaching front. The front moves north, reaching central New Zealand late Thursday, followed by a disturbed west to southwesterly flow, while a weak trough affects the upper North Island. The front crosses the North Island on Friday and a ridge builds over the South Island. The ridge spreads onto the North Island on Saturday, and remains over the whole country on Sunday. Forecast issued at 1612hrs Wednesday 24-Apr-2024 Valid to 7 pm Wednesday for Manukau and Waitemata Harbours, Hauraki Gulf and Bream Head to Cape Colville. For Manukau Harbour: Wednesday: Southwest 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots this evening. Sea slight but choppy when wind opposes tide. Fine. Southwest swell 2 metres, easing to 1.5 metres. Thursday: Variable 5 knots. Northerly 10 knots developing in the morning, rising to 15 knots for a time in the afternoon and early evening. Sea slight but choppy when wind opposes tide. Cloudy. Southwest swell 1.5 metres, easing to 1 metre for a time. Friday: Northerly 10 knots, changing southwest 15 knots in the morning. Showers, clearing. Southwest swell 1.5 metres, rising to 2 metres. Saturday: Southwest 15 knots, easing to variable 5 knots later. Fine. Southwest swell 2 metres, rising to 3 metres. Sunday: Variable 5 knots, becoming easterly 10 knots later. Fine. Southwest swell 3 metres, easing to 2 metres. For Waitemata Harbour: Wednesday: Southwest 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots this evening. Sea slight. Fine. Thursday: Variable 5 knots. Northerly 10 knots developing in the morning, rising to 15 knots in the afternoon. Sea slight. Cloudy. Friday: Northwest 10 knots, turning southwest 15 knots in the afternoon. Showers, clearing. Saturday: Southwest 15 knots, easing to southerly 10 knots early. Fine. Sunday: Southerly 10 knots, turning southeast 10 knots early. Fine. For Hauraki Gulf: Wednesday: Southwest 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots this evening. Sea slight. Fine. Thursday: Variable 5 knots. Northerly 10 knots developing in the morning, rising to 15 knots in the afternoon. Sea slight. Fair visibility in a few morning showers. Friday: Northwest 10 knots, turning southwest 15 knots in the afternoon. Cloud clearing. Northerly swell half a metre developing. Saturday: Southwest 15 knots, turning southerly 15 knots early. Fine. Northerly swell half a metre. Sunday: Southerly 15 knots, easing to southeast 10 knots early. Fine. Northerly swell half a metre. For Bream Head to Cape Colville: Wednesday: Southwest 10 knots easing to variable 5 knots this evening. Sea slight. Fine. Northeast swell half a metre or less. Thursday: Variable 5 knots. Northerly 10 knots developing in the morning, rising to 15 knots in the afternoon. Sea slight. Fair visibility in a few morning showers. Northeast swell half a metre. Friday: Northwest 10 knots, turning southwest 15 knots in the morning. Fine. Northerly swell half a metre, rising to 1 metre. Saturday: Southwest 15 knots, easing to southerly 10 knots. Fine. Northeast swell 1 metre. Sunday: Southerly 10 knots, turning easterly 10 knots early. Fine. Northeast swell 1 metre. High tide at Auckland: High tide at Onehunga: Article © 2024 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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