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16 Feb 2026 13:54
NZ Recreational Marine and Coastal Forecasts
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    Home >Weather >Marine Forecasts >Coastal

    Coastal Marine: RANGITATA
    Issued: Monday, 16 Feb 2026 12:43 Pm

    *GALE WARNING IN FORCE*

    Monday:
    Southerly 25 knots, rising to southwest 35 knots in the evening. Sea becoming very rough. Long period southwest swell 2 metres. Long period easterly swell 3 metres developing. Poor visibility in periods of rain.

    Tuesday:
    Southwest 35 knots, easing to 25 knots in the afternoon. Very rough sea easing. Northeast swell 3 metres. Southwest swell 2 metres, easing. Poor visibility in periods of rain.

    Wednesday:
    Southwest 20 knots, easing to variable 10 knots later. Moderate southerly swell.

    Thursday:
    Northeast 10 knots. Moderate southerly swell easing.

    Friday:
    Northerly 15 knots, becoming southerly 15 knots but southwest 25 knots offshore early. Sea becoming rough offshore. Moderate easterly swell dying out. Moderate southerly swell developing.





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