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 Recreational Marine: Kapiti Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 0403hrs Wednesday 25-Feb-2026 by MetService Situation: A ridge of high pressure lies over the country today, gradually weakening over the lower South Island as a front approaches late in the day. Tomorrow, the ridge persists over the North Island, while the front moves slowly northwards over the South Island. On Friday, the front weakens and becomes slow-moving over the lower North Island while a ridge builds over the South Island from the west. The weak front lingers about the central North Island on Saturday and Sunday, and a cold front moves northeast across the South Island on Sunday. Forecast for Inshore waters from Waitarere to Pukerua Bay and out to Kapiti Island Nil warnings Wednesday: Variable 5 knots. Northerly 10 knots developing late evening. Sea slight. Fine apart from late evening cloud. Westerly swell half a metre dying out. Thursday: Northerly 10 knots, turning northwest 15 knots early. Showers. Westerly swell 1 metre developing. Friday: Westerly 10 knots, turning southeast 10 knots early. Showers clearing. Westerly swell 1 metre dying out. Saturday: Easterly 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots early. Partly cloudy. High Tide at Waikanae River Entrance: Wednesday 0411 1.5 metres Wednesday 1642 1.4 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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