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 Recreational Marine: Kapiti Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 1133hrs Sunday 28-Dec-2025 by MetService Situation: A weak ridge spreads over the South Island today while a front approaches the upper North Island from the northeast. An easterly flow is expected to strengthen over the North Island tomorrow as the front and an associated low move over northern New Zealand. On Tuesday an extensive low lies slow moving to the west of New Zealand and a front moves south over central New Zealand. The low weakens west of New Zealand on Wednesday. On Thursday the low moves southeast across the South Island. Forecast for Inshore waters from Waitarere to Pukerua Bay and out to Kapiti Island * Gale warning in force * Sunday: Variable 5 knots. Southwest 15 knots developing late afternoon, then turning southeast 15 knots in the evening. Sea slight. Fine. Northwest swell 1 metre easing to half a metre. Monday: Southeast 15, rising to 20 knots gusting 30 knots in the afternoon, and to 35 knots gusting 45 knots in the evening. Sea becoming very rough in the evening. Fine at first. Poor visibility in rain, developing afternoon. Northwest swell half a metre dying out. Southwest swell half a metre developing. Tuesday: Southeast 35 knots becoming southwest 10 knots early morning, then changing easterly 15 knots late morning. Turning southerly 20 knots in the afternoon. Occasional rain, clearing. Wednesday: Southerly 15 knots, easing to variable 5 knots early. Becoming northeast 15 knots later. A few showers developing. Northwest swell 1 metre developing. Thursday: Northerly 20 knots. Showers clearing. Northwest swell 1 metre. High Tide at Waikanae River Entrance: Sunday 1631 1.5 metres Monday 0507 1.5 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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