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New Zealand Marine Forecast Tips

Buoyweather is an incredibly powerful marine weather tool. There are no other weather websites that can provide so much information while making it so easy to use and be safe. Below are a few tips on picking good marine forecast points and understanding model benefits and limitations in New Zealand or any location around the world.

TIP #1 - Adding New Zealand Forecast as a "Favorite".

Once you have chosen your forecast location and receive your wind and swell forecast, you will be able to save that spot (or any page) as a "favorite" for easy future reference by clicking "add this to favorites" under account tools on the menu to the left.

TIP #2 - Mobile and Email New Zealand Forecast

Once your New Zealand forecast point is chosen you may also add the forecast to your Buoyweather App, your Buoyweather mobile site, or receive daily email forecasts/alerts for that point.

TIP #3 - Marine Forecast is Dynamic

Important: These New Zealand marine forecasts are dynamically created for you directly from the models. They have not been reviewed nor created by a weather forecaster. Model data provides a guide to general atmospheric conditions. You use this data along with your local knowledge of conditions to make a call. Use of model data is essential in forecasting, but there are limitations to what a pure computer program can do.

TIP #4 - Choose Open Water Points

Choose New Zealand ocean points that are away from land in open water and outside reefs. The wave model's land/sea border and bathymetry are not as refined as the actual coastline. The model doesn't see all the small islands, points, bays or reefs that may block waves or wind.

TIP #5 - Remember Local Topography

These New Zealand marine models do not factor in highly local topography that may affect actual winds. A basic example would be if you visited Maui, Hawaii. For a portion of the Island, the wind accelerates due to compression while the wind is blocked on the other side of the island. The model can't see the mountain and if you know this you can make the adjustments. Every area near land has its own "10,000 ft volcano" type feature where you'll need to make adjustments for. The models are never wrong. It is up to us to read them correctly.

TIP #6 - For Storms See Left Menu

These are not Hurricane, Cyclone, Typhoon, or Tropical Storm forecasts. The storm circulations are too small at the eye for the models to resolve central pressure or wind speeds. Storm forecasts are done by teams of forecasters carefully studying satellite data. We have our own tropical storm tracking system and links to other resources on the left menu. PLEASE USE THEM IF A STORM IS NEAR.

TIP #7 - Assess and Respect Your Risk

If you are in an area prone to regular T-storms, those 50 knot gusts that last for an hour will not show up in the model numbers. The New Zealand marine weather models can help you determine the risk if T-storms may occur. Getting hit with a squall/t-storm is a micro short term event and the models cannot pinpoint the exact locations. However, they can help evaluate the risk. If the risk is high and you see a dark cloud on the horizon, always be prepared!

TIP #8 - You Make the Call

No, you do not need to go back to school to study meteorology for New Zealand marine forecasts. Look at what the model says, review the topography where your are (if near land) and by using some common sense coupled with a little bit of practice, it will become easier to make the call! We supply weather data where there are no meteorologists to do it for you. You can do it on your own and we do have what you need to get the job done and be safe. You will be better off forecasting for yourself.

What are the benefits of a Buoyweather Premium Membership?

-View full 7-day wind and swell forecasts for New Zealand or any offshore location in the world

-Save your top forecast locations as "Favorites" for one-click access from your home computer or mobile device

-Access a full range of wind, swell, and weather charts centered on New Zealand

-Receive customizable weather alerts and daily forecast emails

-Enjoy access to a full range of fishing charts for New Zealand and surrounding offshore waters.

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