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 Recreational Marine: Christchurch Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 1104hrs Monday 09-Feb-2026 by MetService Situation: A ridge of high pressure covers most of New Zealand today. Meanwhile, a trough embedded in a strong northwesterly flow should bring rain to southern New Zealand tomorrow. On Wednesday, the trough moves out to the east and most of New Zealand lies under a high. The high moves slowly eastwards on Thursday. A front, possibly with a low, is expected to move onto the South Island during Friday. At the same time, a low over the north Tasman Sea may move onto the north of the North Island. Forecast for Inshore waters from Lyttelton Harbour to the Waimakariri River mouth Nil warnings Monday: Variable 5 knots. Easterly 15 knots developing in the afternoon, then easing to 10 knots in the evening. Sea slight. Cloudy periods. Easterly swell half a metre. Tuesday: Easterly 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots in the evening. Sea slight. Partly cloudy. Easterly swell half a metre. Wednesday: Variable 5 knots. Westerly 10 knots developing early morning, then turning easterly 10 knots late morning. Cloud clearing and becoming fine. Thursday: Northeast 15 knots. Fine. Friday: Northerly 15 knots, changing southwest 20 knots later. Rain developing. High Tide at Lyttelton: Monday 1115 2.1 metres Monday 2342 2.1 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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