FQPS43 NZKL 031932

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 031932UTC Valid until 041200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: NIL



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 031800UTC:

Ridge R1 40S 174E 36S 175E 33S 175E, slow moving.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within 240 nautical miles west of R1: Southwest 25kt at times, heavy southerly swell at times.

East of R1: Southwest quarter 25kt, heavy southerly quarter swell at times.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Ridge about 39S 173E extending north, moving east. East of ridge: southerly 30kt at times before 051200z and areas of heavy southerly quarter swell. Northwest of New Zealand: northerly quarter 30kt at times between 051200Z and 061200Z.