FQPS43 NZKL 151839

MARINE WEATHER BULLETIN FOR SUBTROPIC

Area from 25S to 40S, western boundary from 40S 163E to 29S 170E then to 25S 170E, eastern boundary 170W.



Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand,

Wellington issued at 151839UTC Valid until 161200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: NIL



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 151800UTC:

Area A1 bounded by 25S 175W 25S 170W 35S 170W 35S 175W 25S 175W, slow moving.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within A1: Heavy southwest swell, easing by 160000UTC.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Ridge extends east along 30S, slow-moving. South of ridge: Westerly 30kt to gale at times, with heavy southwest swell developing west of New Zealand from 180000UTC.