Recreational Marine: Bay of Islands Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 0130hrs Friday 22-Nov-2024 by MetService Nil for BRETT Situation: Weakening southwesterlies during Friday as a high pressure system over the Tasman Sea moves closer to Aotearoa/New Zealand. During Saturday, a high lies over most of the country. The high moves north on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, while a front moves onto the southern South Island, bringing rain and strong winds. Forecast issued at 2249hrs Thursday 21-Nov-2024 Valid to 1 am Friday for Bay of Islands Recreational Marine Area. Friday: Southwest 20 knots gusting 35 knots easing to southerly 15 knots early morning. Becoming variable 5 knots late morning. Northeast 10 knots developing for a time this afternoon. Southwest 15 knots developing this evening. Moderate sea easing this morning. Mainly fine, a few showers before dawn. Easterly swell half a metre. Outlook until midnight Monday: Saturday: Southwest 15 knots. Partly cloudy. Easterly swell 1 metre. Sunday: Southwest 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots early. Partly cloudy. Easterly swell 1 metre. Monday: Becoming southerly 10 knots for a time in the morning. Partly cloudy. Easterly swell 1 metre. High tide at Opua: 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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