21/08/2026
🟠 HEAVY SWELL WARNING – Kāpiti to Porirua coast 🟠
MetService New Zealand has issued a heavy swell warning for Ōtaki to Cape Terawhiti from 9am-5pm Sunday, 23 August.
Northwest combined (swell and wind) waves are expected to rise to 4.5meters, easing Sunday evening. The highest risk period is typically at or within 1-2 hours of high tide.
Tide: Ōtaki river entrance high tides: 6am Sunday 23 August.
🌊 Take extra care on the roads. Swells could bring debris and surface flooding to roads, especially around high tide
🌊 Take care walking or driving along roads exposed to the sea during this time.
🌊 Surfers, divers, recreational reef fishers/surfcasters should be extra cautious and avoid exposed locations.
🌊 If you are planning on heading out into the water, check the marine forecast before you do, and if in doubt, do not go.
And, take care out there if you’re needing to travel across the Wellington region with strong wind warnings also in place for Wellington and Wairarapa from 1am Sunday 23 August to 12 midday Sunday 23 August.
To keep up to date follow Wellington Region Emergency Management Office and visit www.metservice.com/warnings/home for the latest updates
UPDATE - 9AM Monday 24 August - All warnings have now been lifted and we've awoken to a sun-shiny, calm day. Bask in its warm glow today as unfortunately we've got more wind and rain to come in a few days' time.
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HEAVY SWELL WARNING - Kapiti - Porirua Coast
A Heavy Swell Warning has now been issued for Otaki to Cape Terawhiti.
Northwest combined (swell + wind) waves are expected to rise to 4.5m on Sunday 23rd August, easing Sunday evening.
👉These swells could bring debris and surface flooding to roads, especially around high tide.
👉 Take care walking or driving along roads exposed to the sea during this time.
👉Surfers, divers, recreational reef fishers/surfcasters should be extra cautious and avoid exposed locations.
👉If you are planning on heading out into the water, check the marine forecast before you do, and if in doubt, do not go.
👉 Check the forecast before heading out on a boat, and if in doubt, do not go.
👉 Keep an eye on the weather and visit MetService for the latest updates.
The highest risk period is typically at or within 1-2 hours of high tide.
Tides: The highest risk period is typically at or within 1-2 hours of high tide
Makara Beach high tides: 5:07am Sun 23rd.
Otaki River Entrance high tides: 6:00am Sun 23rd.
💨 STRONG WIND WARNING - Wairarapa 💨
It must be almost spring 😲 The weather is warming up but the wind is kicking in 💨
MetService has issued a Strong Wind Warning for WAIRARAPA until 3pm Sunday 23rd Aug.
North-westerly gales are forecast to become severe with gusts reaching 120 km/h in exposed places.
⚠️ Strong wind gusts like these could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
🚗 Take extra care on the roads (especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles).
🪑Secure any outdoor items like wheelie bins, trampolines and outdoor furniture that may blow around.
Keep an eye on the weather and visit https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home for the latest updates.
Take care, WREMO Duty Team
