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Wave warning - Jackson Bay to Karamea

09 Apr 2024

Valid from 9:00am 11 April to 11:00pm 11 April


Combined Wave: Northwest combined waves rising to 5.5 - 6 metres Thursday morning, then easing Thursday night. Peak period 12 seconds.

Swell: Northwest swell rising to 6 metres Thursday morning, then easing Thursday night. Period 13 seconds.

Wind Wave: Northeast wind waves 2.5 metres.

Pressure: Minimum pressure 997.5hPa forecast 6pm Thu 11th. Maximum pressure 1005.8hPa forecast 12pm Thu 11th.

Remarks: Combined waves reach warning criteria south of Abut Head Thursday morning, then elsewhere in the afternoon. King Tides peak Tuesday/Wednesday, but high tide level remains near its maximum on Thursday.

Tides: The highest risk period is typically at or within 1-2 hours of high tide
Greymouth high tides: 12:42pm Thu 11th.


Next issue by 2:00pm 10 April