Whangarei Weather

Coastal Marine ForecastLast updated: 4:41AM Sun, May 27, 2012

• Brett

  Forecast

  Northerly 15 knots rising to 25 knots this afternoon. Sea becoming rough. Poor visibility in rain developing this afternoon.

  Outlook

  Outlook following 3 days: Northerly 25 knots, changing late Monday southwest 15 knots, rising Tuesday 25 knots. Sea rough at times. Moderate northwest swell developing for a time Monday. Easterly swell becoming moderate Wednesday.

Weather News

• 09:17 Gales forecast to lash much of the country

• Rain and wind to lash parts of South Island

• Wet, windy weekend ahead

• Fog causes delays at Hamilton Airport

• Pre-weekend polar blast expected for South Island

• Snow in south as cold snap continues watch

Leisure Marine ForecastLast updated: 10:51AM Sun, May 27, 2012

• Bay Of Islands

  Bay of Islands Recreational Marine Area.

  Situation

  A front moves over the country today, followed by a disturbed south to southwest flow. A ridge moves onto the South Island from the west on Tuesday, followed by another front from the south late Wednesday.

  Warning

  NIL warning for BRETT

  Forecast

  Strong wind advisory.

  Sunday: Northeast 15 knots, becoming northerly 20 knots this morning and rising to 25 knots gusting 35 knots in the afternoon. Slight sea becoming moderate this morning and rough in the afternoon. Cloudy. Poor visibility in rain developing this afternoon.

  Outlook

  Outlook until midnight Wednesday: Monday: Northerly 20 knots, changing southerly 15 knots in the evening. Rain, heavy for a time,easing to a few showers late morning. Tuesday: Southerly rising to 20 knots. Long fine spells. Wednesday: Southwest 20 knots. Mainly fine, late cloud.

  Swell