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 Recreational Marine: Bay of Plenty Marine Weather Situation and Forecast issued at 2030hrs Wednesday 24-Apr-2024 by MetService Situation: A ridge of high pressure over the country moves north today as northwesterlies strengthen over the South Island ahead of an approaching front. The front moves north, reaching central New Zealand late Thursday, followed by a disturbed west to southwesterly flow, while a weak trough affects the upper North Island. The front crosses the North Island on Friday and a ridge builds over the South Island. The ridge spreads onto the North Island on Saturday, and remains over the whole country on Sunday. Forecast issued at 1612hrs Wednesday 24-Apr-2024 Valid to 8 pm Wednesday for Inshore waters from Matakana Island to Mayor Island to Motiti Island and then east to Torere River mouth. Wednesday: Westerly 10 knots. Sea slight. Fine. Northerly swell half a metre or less. Thursday: Southwest 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots in the morning. Northwest 15 knots developing in the afternoon. Sea slight. Becoming cloudy with fair visibility in a few showers from afternoon. Northerly swell half a metre developing late. Outlook until midnight Sunday: Friday: Northwest 10 knots, turning southwest 15 knots in the afternoon. A few showers, clearing. Northerly swell half a metre, rising to 1 metre. Saturday: Southwest 15 knots, easing to southerly 10 knots early. Fine. Northeast swell 1 metre. Sunday: Southerly 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots later. Fine. Northeast swell 1 metre. High tide at Tauranga: High tide at Whakatane: Article © 2024 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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