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 Recreational Marine: Kapiti Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 1100hrs Monday 19-Jan-2026 by MetService Situation: A ridge continues to build over the South Island and lower North Island today, while a stationary front in the north brings a disturbed easterly flow to the upper North Island. The ridge of high pressure remains over the South Island on Tuesday. A low of tropical origin is moving southeast toward the North Island. The ridge is expected to move east of the South Island on Wednesday, while the low and the associated front move east across the country during Thursday. On Friday, the front is expected to move east across the Chatham Islands, while showers and cooler southerlies spreads across much of mainland New Zealand. Forecast for Inshore waters from Waitarere to Pukerua Bay and out to Kapiti Island Nil warnings Monday: Southeast 20 knots but 10 knots north of Kapiti Island. Moderate sea in the south. Mainly fine. Tuesday: Southeast 20 knots but 10 knots north of Kapiti Island. Moderate sea in the south. Mainly fine. Wednesday: Easterly 15 knots, easing to variable 5 knots in the morning. Becoming easterly 20 knots in the afternoon. A few showers developing. Thursday: Easterly 25 knots, easing to northeast 15 knots early. Becoming northwest 10 knots later. Cloudy, with a period of rain. Northwest swell 1 metre developing. Friday: Northwest 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots early. Becoming southerly 20 knots later. Rain developing. Northwest swell 1 metre dying out. High Tide at Waikanae River Entrance: Monday 1112 1.7 metres Monday 2332 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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