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 Recreational Marine: Christchurch Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 1143hrs Wednesday 24-Dec-2025 by MetService Situation: A westerly flow covers New Zealand today with embedded fronts affecting the North Island, and the southern and western parts of the South Island. On Christmas day, a weak front affects the upper North Island while another, more active front moves northwards over the South Island. On Boxing Day, several fronts and troughs affect the country, especially in western areas. Saturday brings weak flow and lighter winds over New Zealand as a front moves away from the North Island in the morning. On Sunday, a ridge covers the South Island, while a broad trough of low pressure approaches the North Island from the north. Forecast for Inshore waters from Lyttelton Harbour to the Waimakariri River mouth Nil warnings Wednesday: Easterly 10 knots, becoming westerly 20 knots gusting 30 knots about midday, then turning northerly 20 knots gusting 30 knots in the evening. Sea becoming moderate about midday. Fine. Thursday: Northerly 20 knots, easing to 15 knots this morning, then rising to 20 knots again for a time in the afternoon. Moderate sea easing for a time in the morning, then again in the evening. High cloud. Friday: Northwest 15 knots. Fine. Saturday: Westerly 15 knots, easing to variable 5 knots early. Becoming southerly 10 knots late. A few showers developing. Sunday: Southwest 10 knots, turning easterly 10 knots early. A few showers. High Tide at Lyttelton: Wednesday 2048 2.1 metres Thursday 0909 2.3 metres Article © 2025 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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