Wellingtonweather

Updated: 10:53 PM

Sunrise:: 6:44 AM
Sunset:: 8:24 PM

16°C

Today
20°C14°C
Cloudy periods, with the chance of a shower. Northerlies.
Wednesday
21°C16°C
Partly cloudy, with the odd shower, clearing to fine towards afternoon. Northerlies picking up in the afternoon.
Thursday
21°C15°C
Showers in the afternoon, otherwise fine. Strong northwesterlies.

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Marine Recreational Forecasts - Wellington

17 Feb, 2026 10:50 PM Marine Recreational Forecasts - Wellington

Area Description:

Wellington, Mana

Situation:

The low to the east of the South Island continues to weaken, while a second low passes near the Chatham Islands today, bringing a period or strong winds and rain. A weak front moves up the South Island and lower North Island on tomorrow. The front clears the country on Friday, with a showery southwest flow covering the country. A ridge of high pressure moves over the North Island on Saturday, while another front moves over the lower South Island. This front moves east of the country on Sunday and the ridge remains.

Warnings:

Forecasts:

For Wellington:

For Mana:

Outlook:

For Wellington:

Wednesday: Northerly 10 knots, rising to 20 knots this afternoon. Sea becoming moderate this afternoon. Cloudy periods. Becoming fine this afternoon. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre. For Castlepoint: Southeast swell 2 metres easing.

Thursday: Northerly 20 knots, rising to northwest 25 knots in the morning. Easing to northerly 10 knots in the evening. A few showers. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Nil significant. For Castlepoint: Easterly swell rising to 2 metres.

Friday: Northerly 10 knots, rising to northwest 20 knots early. Easing to variable 5 knots late. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell 1 metre developing. For Castlepoint: Easterly swell 2 metres easing.

Saturday: Variable 5 knots, becoming northerly 10 knots early, rising to 20 knots later. Fine. For the South Coast and Palliser Bay: Southerly swell rising to 2 metres. For Castlepoint: Southerly swell rising to 2 metres.

For Mana:

Wednesday: Northerly 10 knots, rising to northwest 20 knots this afternoon. Sea becoming moderate this evening. Cloudy periods. Becoming fine this afternoon.

Thursday: Northwest 20 knots. Becoming northeast 10 knots in the evening. A few showers. Northwest swell 1 metre developing.

Friday: Northeast 10 knots, becoming northwest 25 knots early. Easing to westerly 10 knots late. Fine. Northwest swell 1 metre.

Saturday: Westerly 10 knots, becoming northeast 10 knots early. Becoming northwest 15 knots later. Fine. Westerly swell 1 metre dying out.