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 Recreational Marine: Kapiti Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 0321hrs Saturday 31-Jan-2026 by MetService Situation: A ridge covers New Zealand today. The ridge persists over the North Island tomorrow, while a northwest flow strengthens over the South Island ahead of a front approaching from the Tasman Sea. During Monday, the front then moves north over the South Island and onto the North Island, with a strong southwest flow following the front onto the South Island. On Tuesday, the front moves to the north of the North Island and the strong southwest flow spreads across the country. A ridge of high pressure builds over New Zealand on Wednesday. Forecast for Inshore waters from Waitarere to Pukerua Bay and out to Kapiti Island Nil warnings Saturday: Variable 5 knots. Northerly 15 knots developing in the morning. Sea slight. Cloudy periods, with afternoon fine spells. Westerly swell 1 metre developing. Sunday: Northerly 15 knots, rising to 20 knots in the morning, then easing to 10 knots in the afternoon. Partly cloudy. Northwest swell 1 metre dying out. Monday: Northerly 10 knots, rising to 20 knots early, then to northwest 30 knots later. Rain developing. Tuesday: Northwest 35 knots, changing southerly 25 knots early, easing to 15 knots later. Showers clearing. Southwest swell 1 metre developing. High Tide at Waikanae River Entrance: Saturday 0925 1.7 metres Saturday 2147 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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