Entry Date: 22.05.2021, at 15:50:00 hrs (local)

Whangarei - Whangarei

Gale warning

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PRID: 12216
LegID: 331
LegNo: 79
Latitude: S035°43.40'
Longitude: E174°19.60'
Day#: 1076
Log (Day): 12 nm
Log (Leg): 21 nm
Log (Total): 55131 nm
SuAn is seaking shelter in Town Basin Marina of Whangarei because of the aproaching subtropical low, which brings lots of winds. The following marine weather forecast is copied from www.metservice.com:

New Zealand Coastal Situation
A ridge of high pressure covers southern and central New Zealand through to Wednesday, although a front moves north over the South Island late Sunday and Monday. A deep subtropical low lies slow moving northeast of New Zealand through to Wednesday, directing strong southeasterlies over the North Island.

Brett Coastal Forecast
Gale warning
Today: Southeast 30 knots, rising to 45 knots this evening. Sea becoming high. Easterly swell rising to 4 metres offshore. Poor visibility in rain.
Sunday: Southeast 45 knots. Sea high. Easterly swell 8 metres for a time offshore, easing. Poor visibility in rain, easing in the evening.
Monday: Southeast easing to 35 knots early. High sea easing. Heavy easterly swell.
Tuesday: Southeast 35 knots. Sea very rough. Heavy easterly swell.
Wednesday: Southeast easing to 30 knots. Very rough sea easing. Heavy easterly swell.
Issued: 12:15pm Saturday 22 May 2021