FQPS45 NZKL 260808

MARINE WEATHER BULLETIN FOR PACIFIC

Area from 25S to 55S and 170W to 120W.



Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand,

Wellington issued at 260808UTC Valid until 271200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 596



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 260600UTC:

Trough T1 29S 133W 31S 128W 33S 122W, moving east 10kt.

Ridge R1 42S 126W 49S 126W 55S 126W, moving east 25kt.

Front F1 38S 176W 46S 158W 55S 149W, moving east 30kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Throughout area: Heavy southwest quarter swell.

Within 180 nautical miles northeast of T1: Areas of poor visibility in showers.

Within 180 nautical miles southwest of T1: Southeast quarter 25kt developing by 270600UTC, poor visibility in showers at times.

Within 300 nautical miles east of R1: Westerly quarter 25kt, areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.

West of F1: Westerly quarter 25kt, with gales as in warning 596, areas of poor visibility in showers.

Within 960 nautical miles east of F1: Northwest quarter 25kt, areas of poor visibility in showers.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Throughout area: Heavy southwest swell. Front 41S 137W 49S 133W 55S 130W, moving eastsoutheast. Within 360 nautical miles east of Front: Northwest quarter 30kt to gale, easing by 280000UTC. West of Front: Westerly quarter 30kt to gale, easing by 301200UTC. Low near 28S 149W, moving eastsoutheast, deepening by 290000UTC. Within 420 nautical miles of Low: Clockwise 30kt to gale, areas of heavy swell.