FQPS46 NZKL 170819

MARINE WEATHER BULLETIN FOR SOUTHERN

Area from 55S to southern ice edge between 160E and 120W.



Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand,

Wellington issued at 170819UTC Valid until 181200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 177



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 170600UTC:

Area A1 bounded by 65S 120W 65S 129W 59S 126W 59S 120W 65S 120W, slow moving.

Area A2 bounded by 75S 173E 75S 168W 79S 164W 79S 171E 75S 173E, slow moving.

Area A3 bounded by 58S 160E 64S 178E 65S 160E 58S 160E, slow moving.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Throughout area: Southwest quarter 30kt at times, with gales as in warning 177, areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.

Within A1: Westerly 25kt, easing by 171200UTC.

Within A2: Moderate ice accretion.

Within A3: Areas of fog, easing by 180000UTC.



Southern Ice Edge between 160E and 120W issued 17 Feb 2026 UTC

64.7S,160.0E 70.1S,170.0E 77.6S,180.0

77.5S,170.0W 76.7S,160.0W 72.8S,150.0W

72.7S,140.0W 70.6S,130.0W 71.0S,120.0W

Ice edge not for navigational purposes.