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 Recreational Marine: Wellington Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 1143hrs Wednesday 24-Dec-2025 by MetService Situation: A westerly flow covers New Zealand today with embedded fronts affecting the North Island, and the southern and western parts of the South Island. On Christmas day, a weak front affects the upper North Island while another, more active front moves northwards over the South Island. On Boxing Day, several fronts and troughs affect the country, especially in western areas. Saturday brings weak flow and lighter winds over New Zealand as a front moves away from the North Island in the morning. On Sunday, a ridge covers the South Island, while a broad trough of low pressure approaches the North Island from the north. Forecast for Wellington Harbour and the south coast from Sinclair Head to Baring Head * Strong wind advisory in force * Wednesday: Northwest 20 knots gusting 30 knots, rising to 25 knots gusting 35 knots about the south coast in the afternoon. Sea becoming rough about the south coast in the afternoon. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1.5 metres easing to 1 metre. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 1.5 metres easing to 1 metre. Thursday: Northwest 20 knots gusting 30 knots, but 25 knots gusting 35 knots about the south coast. Rising to 25 knots gusting 35 knots but 30 knots gusting 40 knots about the coast in the afternoon. Sea becoming rough everywhere in the afternoon. Mainly fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre dying out. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell 1 metre. Friday: Northwest 25 knots but 30 knots about the south coast, becoming 25 knots everywhere in the morning. Rain clearing. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Nil significant. For Castlepoint: Easterly swell 1 metre developing. Saturday: Northwest 20 knots, easing to 10 knots late. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Nil significant. For Castlepoint: Easterly swell 1 metre dying out. Sunday: Northerly 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots early. Becoming southeast 15 knots later. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Nil significant. For Castlepoint: Easterly swell 1 metre developing. High Tide at Wellington: Wednesday 2120 1.5 metres Thursday 0934 1.6 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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