Hastings

Marine Recreational Forecasts - Hawke Bay

Area Description:

Inshore waters between Cape Kidnappers and Portland Island.

Situation:

A weak ridge covers most of New Zealand, and the low pressure east of the Chatham Islands continues to weaken today. This results in a light southwest flow over most of the country, but a northeast flow develops tomorrow as the ridge slowly moves east. The weak ridge persists on Friday, but the northern and eastern North Island are exposed to a developing easterly flow with rain or showers. This easterly flow and wet weather will persist through Saturday and Sunday, moving further down the North Island.

Warnings:

Nil for PORTLAND

Forecasts:

Wednesday: Southwest 15 knots, easing to southeast 10 knots this morning, then changing to southerly 15 knots this afternoon. Easing to variable 5 knots this evening. Sea slight. Cloudy periods. Southerly swell 2 metres.

Outlook:

Outlook until midnight Saturday: Thursday: Variable 5 knots. Partly cloudy. Southeast swell 1 metre. Friday: Southeast 15 knots. Partly cloudy. Southeast swell 1 metre. Saturday: Southeast 15 knots. Showers developing. Southeast swell 1 metre.

Swell:

Marine Coastal Forecasts - Portland

Forecast:

Wednesday : Southwest 20 knots but southeast 10 knots north of East Cape, easing to southwest 10 knots in the south this evening. Moderate sea easing in the north. Southeast swell 3 metres, easing.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Thursday: Southerly 15 knots. Moderate southerly swell easing. Friday: Southeast 15 knots. Saturday: Southeast 15 knots. Moderate easterly swell developing north of East Cape.