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26 Jan 2026 5:27
NZ Recreational Marine and Coastal Forecasts
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    Home >Weather >Marine Forecasts >Recreational

    Recreational Marine: Kapiti
    Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 2252hrs Sunday 25-Jan-2026 by MetService

    Situation:
    A slow-moving low lies to the southeast of the country, with a strong southwest flow over much of New Zealand, easing later today. The southwest flow continues to weaken tomorrow as a ridge of high pressure builds from the west. The high persists over the North Island, while a northwest flow strengthens over the South Island late on Wednesday ahead of a weakening front that moves northeast over the South Island on Thursday. A ridge of high pressure covers the country on Friday.

    Forecast for Inshore waters from Waitarere to Pukerua Bay and out to Kapiti Island

    Nil warnings
    Monday: Variable 5 knots. Northerly 10 knots developing about midday, then turning northwest 10 knots in the afternoon. Sea slight. Mostly cloudy. Poor visibility in early morning showers. Westerly swell 2.5 metres easing to 1.5 metres.
    Tuesday: Northwest 10 knots, turning southerly 10 knots in the morning. Showers clearing. Westerly swell 1 metre dying out.
    Wednesday: Southeast 10 knots, becoming northwest 10 knots early. Fine.
    Thursday: Northerly 10 knots, rising to northwest 20 knots early. Becoming northeast 10 knots late. Fine. Northwest swell 1 metre developing.

    High Tide at Waikanae River Entrance:
    Monday 0331 1.5 metres
    Monday 1556 1.6 metres




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