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 Recreational Marine: Kapiti Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 1701hrs Thursday 08-Jan-2026 by MetService Situation: A slow moving ridge of high pressure lies over the North Island, while a weakening front over the lower South Island moves to central New Zealand tomorrow. A ridge covers the North Island, while fronts embedded in a northwesterly flow affect the South Island on Saturday. On Sunday, a front moves northeast across the South Island as a strengthening northwesterly flow affects the North Island. A ridge builds across the country on Monday. Forecast for Inshore waters from Waitarere to Pukerua Bay and out to Kapiti Island Nil warnings Thursday: Variable 5 knots. Northerly 15 knots, but 20 knots south of Kapiti Island developing this evening. Sea becoming moderate in the south this evening. Fine. Friday: Northerly 15 knots, but 20 knots south of Kapiti Island, easing to 10 knots in the morning. Moderate sea in the south, easing in the morning. Clouding over in the afternoon. Westerly swell 1 metre developing. Saturday: Northerly 10 knots, rising to northwest 20 knots in the morning. Partly cloudy. Northwest swell 1 metre. Sunday: Northwest 20 knots, rising to 30 knots early. Low cloud and drizzle, turning showers. Northwest swell rising to 2 metres. Monday: Northwest 30 knots, becoming southwest 10 knots early. Turning easterly 10 knots late. Occasional rain, clearing. Northwest swell 2 metres easing. High Tide at Waikanae River Entrance: Friday 0239 1.6 metres Friday 1500 1.6 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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