Cook Strait, Wind forecast

41.0888° S, 174.62° E

05.04.2026 (Sunday)

Strong winds forecast (10.6 m/s)
High wave forecast (1.2 m)
Uncomfortable water temperature (17.9 °C)

06.04.2026 (Monday)

Strong winds forecast (8.9 m/s)
High wave forecast (1.1 m)

07.04.2026 (Tuesday)

Strong winds forecast (11.7 m/s)
Wave period – experience required (7.5 s)

08.04.2026 (Wednesday)

Strong winds forecast (10.4 m/s)
High wave forecast (1.7 m)
Uncomfortable water temperature (17.9 °C)

09.04.2026 (Thursday)

Strong winds forecast (11.0 m/s)
High wave forecast (1.2 m)

10.04.2026 (Friday)

Strong winds forecast (11.0 m/s)
High wave forecast (1.5 m)
Uncomfortable water temperature (17.9 °C)

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Cook Strait Wind forecast

Wind direction is South, wind speed varies between 13.4 and 24.5 mph with gusts up to 24.5 mph. The sky is cloudy with a chance of rain 0%.
Wind and wave weather forecast for Cook Strait , New Zealand contains detailed information about local wind speed, direction, and gusts. Wave forecast includes wave height and period.
These forecasts for Cook Strait are based on the GFS model and were created for windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing and other extreme sports activities. All data updates 4 times a day. Predictions are available in steps from 1 to 3 hours for up to 10 days.
Use professional weather parameters: wind barbs, weather fronts, isobars, and others. Study weather history for the past 14 years (2012-2026). Create sailing, hiking and biking routes with weather in each point.
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